Osmosian

Osmosians are humans with unique genetic components in their DNA.
==Appearance==
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Being a human subspecies, Osmosians are mostly outwardly indistinguishable from humans. For example, Kevin looks like an ordinary human, but Gaterboy and Porcupine look like humanoid Earth animals, even though their mother is a normal human.
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Osmosians are outwardly indistinguishable from humans except that they grow four small, rounded, flesh-colored horns on their forehead as they get older.
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== Powers and Abilities==
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Osmosians have different abilities depending on the individual.Servantis For example, Acid Breath can release corrosive acid from his mouth in the form of either a vapor or a liquid.
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UA (532).png|Energy Absorption
Levin (1374).png|Energy Projection (via Energy Absorption)
Levin (513).png|Energy Infusion (via Energy Absorption)
EfA (282).png|DNA/Power/Life Force Absorption (via Energy Absorption)
MI (461.3).png|Matter Absorption
MI (280.2).png|Body Alteration
HEWTL (88).png|Weapon Manifestation (via Body Alteration)/Battle Axe
THtH (306).png|Sickles
EotB (293).png|Cleats
TBS (384).png|Scythe/Mallet
RotS (241).png|Shovel
B10kR (97).png|Key
SS (453).png|Maces
TEC (232).png|Spiked Mace
GfT (16).png|Golf Club
TP (251).png|Lances
TMoV (223).png|Oars
SA (341).png|Machetes
OM (178).png|Serrated Machete
I13 (11).png|Hammer
OM (272).png|Hook
TP (252.5).png|Hand Merging (via Matter Absorption)
TUE2 (141.5).png|Size Alteration (via Matter Absorption)
TBotE (248).png|Arm Enlargement (via Matter Absorption)
TP (358.5).png|Regeneration (via Matter Absorption)
THtH (430).png|Materiokinesis (via Matter Absorption)
TUE1 (438.5).png|Matter Generation (via Matter Absorption)
TUE1 (427).png|Matter Transference (via Matter Absorption)
PsH (218).png|Matter Encasement
XB2 (401).png|Elastic Physiology (Rubber Form)
UC (476.5).png|Sonic Vibration Amplification (Varsidium Form)
THtH (646).png|Radiation Absorption (Carbon Rod Form)
RoAE (466).png|Radiation Immunity (Metal Form)
MoI (532).png|Cold Resistance (Stone Form)
TCfB (184).png|Lucubra Mind Control Immunity (Iron Form)
CR (132).png|Strong Wind Resistance (Concrete Form)
Fused (203).png|Enhanced Strength
Fused (466).png|Enhanced Durability
===Energy Absorption===
Osmosians can absorb the energy of anything. This includes mana, as Kevin demonstrated in his Ultimate Kevin form on Gwen.Absolute Power: Part 1
Osmosians can absorb the energy stored in other individuals. This was shown when Kevin, in his Ultimate Kevin form, absorbed Ra'ad, Bivalvan, Galapagus, P'andor and Andreas, all of whom had been turned into energy, from Ultimate Aggregor.The Forge of Creation
Osmosians can discharge their stored energy by projecting it out of their hands.Kevin 11
Osmosians can infuse machines with their stored energy to activate them, as Kevin demonstrated on an arcade machine, a forklift and a train conductor switch, or overload them, as he demonstrated on a keypad.
Using their energy absorption powers, Osmosians can absorb DNA, either directly, remotely,Absolute Power: Part 2 or through devices such as the Omnitrix. By absorbing DNA, they also gain the individuals' powers and undergo mutation to accommodate the absorbed abilities.
Osmosians can also absorb DNA by accident, as shown when exposure to feedback from the original Omnitrix granted Kevin the ability to transform into the aliens unlocked in the active playlist at the time, at the cost of only being able to stay human for a short time.Framed
By absorbing their energy, Osmosians can also drain an individual of their life force.
===Matter Absorption===
Osmosians can absorb the matter of anything, with some exceptions (such as the Techadon Factory)Greetings From Techadon from any part of his body.Deep They can even absorb multiple materials at once.Plumbers' Helpers Depending on the amount of the absorbed material they have available, and how they distribute it, they can either coat their body, or part of it, in the material as armor,Couples Retreat or completely convert their body, or part of it, into a living version of the material.Many Happy Returns Their strength and durability in proportion to the material absorbed, though they can still feel pain.OTTO Motives
Osmosians can absorb the materialistic properties of living beings such as To'kustars,Showdown: Part 2 Petrosapiens, Crystalsapiens, Rock Monsters, and Evolved Vaxasaurians.
Osmosians can also absorb liquids, and when they do, they gain the properties of that liquid. If an Osmosian absorbs mud, objects will pass through them without causing physical damage. They can even absorb bubblegum and fire. 
If an Osmosian absorbs an elastic material, they can "sort of" stretch.
Osmosians can alter their body, such as by generating spikesWhere the Magic Happens and spiked finials.Mystery, Incorporeal
Osmosians can shapeshift their hands and feet into different weapons and tools, such as battle axes,Hit 'Em Where They Live sickles,Too Hot to Handle cleats,Eye of the Beholder scythes, mallets,The Big Story shovels,Revenge of the Swarm keys,Ben 10,000 Returns maces (spikedThe Eggman Cometh or non-spiked),Simian Says golf clubs, lances,The Purge oars,The Mother of All Vreedles machetes (serrated or non-serrated),Solitary Alignment hammers,Inspector #13 and hooks.
Osmosians can merge their hands into one.
Osmosians capable of regenerating and regrowing any damaged or destroyed body parts, allowing them to grow back lost limbs.
Osmosians have the power to increase his own body size and mass.The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2
Osmosians can enlarge their arms.The Beginning of the End
Osmosians can manipulate matter to fill in cracks or holes by releasing a liquid version of whatever material they have absorbed, as shown when Kevin repaired the rock ceiling of a mine. They can also partially merge with the actual matter and manipulate the substance's form, as shown when Kevin fused the seal of P'andor's suit, morphed it around P'andor, and fused the arms together as makeshift handcuffs.
Osmosians have the ability to spontaneously create more of a given material by absorbing it. By generating matter, Osmosians can also create objects, as shown when Kevin created a helmet to protect Sir George from Dagon's mind control.The Ultimate Enemy: Part 1
Osmosians can transfer the matter they have absorbed to another individual, as shown when Kevin transferred his metal coating to Gwen to release her from Dagon's mind control. 
Osmosians can also encase others in matter without shedding their own coating, as Kevin demonstrated when he coated a truck driver in asphalt. They can also cover others partially instead of completely. Kevin once used the metal he absorbed to fashion a helmet for Gwen to prevent the Lucubra from controlling her.The Creature From Beyond
====Rubber Form====
An Osmosian's body becomes highly elastic when absorbing rubber. They are able to bounce wall from wall, making their movements highly unpredictable, especially in a close quarter fight.X = Ben + 2
When their rubber coating is burned, a strong stench capable of incapacitating Incurseans is produced.
====Varsidium Form====
When struck, Osmosians can amplify sonic vibrations. This was shown when Gwen hit Kevin with mana to amplify Echo Echo's sonic screams, incapacitating the DNAliens in the process.Undercover
====Carbon Rod Form====
Osmosians are provided with immunity to radiation. Furthermore, they are able to regulate the radiation produced by beings such as P'andor, by absorbing excess neutrons.
====Metal Form====
Osmosians resistant to high pressures in oceans, such as those on Piscciss.
====Stone Form====
Osmosians are resistant to cold temperatures, such as those on Mikd'lty.Map of Infinity
====Iron Form====
Osmosians are immune to the Lucubra's mind control.
====Concrete Form====
Osmosians are resistant to strong winds.
===Other Abilities===
Even without using their matter absorption powers, Osmosians are stronger than an average human. For example, Aggregor could violently knock both Kevin and Ampfibian across a room.Fused
Osmosians are durable enough to resist impacts and blunt force trauma that would severely injure an ordinary person with moderate discomfort. For example, Aggregor survived being brutally slammed headfirst into a wall by Ra'ad.
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==Weaknesses==
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Osmosians have different weaknesses depending on the individual. For example, Cooper's power of technokinesis can render him slightly unconscious, at least when he was at a young age.Ben 10 vs. Negative 10: Part 2
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Levin (1359).png|DNA/Power Depletion
AP1 (393).png|Insanity from Energy/DNA/Power Absorption
DR (302).png|Insufficient Absorption Material
The More Things Change, Part 1 (106.4).png|Magnetization Vulnerability (Metal Form)
KBS (406).png|Forced Matter Absorption
B10R1 (547).png|Energy Cuffs
VTS (288).png|Power Dampening Headband
ETAtW (576).png|Immobilized by Ice
KBS (304).png|Sedative Quill Vulnerability
VoV1 (153).png|Snake Venom Vulnerability
EfA (547).png|Strong Wind Vulnerability
Fused (462).png|Electricity Vulnerability
WtMH (485).png|Crystallization Vulnerability
Any energy, DNA or powers an Osmosian absorbs will dissipate over time or through excessive use, so they are required to recharge.
Whenever Osmosians absorb the DNA of other lifeforms, they only gain 1/10th of their abilities.
Absorbing energy, DNA or powers causes Osmosians to become insane.Ultimate Aggregor Being drained of the energy, DNA or powers they have absorbed will restore their sanity, at the cost of making them exhausted.
Depending on their self-control, emotional and mental state and how much energy/DNA/power was absorbed, an Osmosian may not be able to permanently revert from their amalgamated mutations. For example, initially, Kevin could not permanently revert from his Kevin 11 mutation, but eventually did so with Kwarrel's help....Nor Iron Bars a Cage However, he could not revert from his Ultimate Kevin mutation as he had absorbed more DNA samples and, as a result, had become more insane.
Initially, Osmosians cannot absorb enough matter from small objects to completely coat themselves, and needed a sample approximate to them in size.Darkstar Rising However, they seem to be able to overcome this problem as they grow older, and can coat their entire body with just small shard of material.
Osmosians are unable to use their matter absorption powers while wearing a spacesuitBirds of a Feather or Plumber suit, giving them a major disadvantage in combat.
In their metal form, Osmosians can be magnetized. However, they can use this to their advantage, as shown when Lodestar launched Kevin at the Mech Dragon on one occasion and Zombozo on another.The More Things Change: Part 1
Osmosians can be forced to absorb matter by coming into contact with an Absorption Band.Kevin's Big Score
Most of an Osmosian's powers can be neutralized by energy cuffsBen 10 Returns: Part 1 or a power dampening headband.Viktor: The Spoils
Osmosians can be immobilized by ice, as shown when Kevin was frozen by the DNAlien Freeze Guns.Everybody Talks About the Weather
Osmosians can be rendered unconscious by sedative quills, such as those generated from Argit's species.Andreas' Fault
Osmosians are vulnerable to snake venom.Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1
Osmosians are vulnerable to strong winds, such as those generated by a Geochelone Aerios.
Osmosians are vulnerable to electricity.
Osmosians can be crystallized by PetrosapiensIn Charm's Way and Addwaitya's crystallizing attacks.
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==Notable Osmosians ==
*See Mutant Humans
===Notable Osmosian Hybrids===
*Pyronite Kevin (1/2 Osmosian)
*Tetramand Kevin (1/2 Osmosian)
*Kevin 11 (1/11 Osmosian)
*Kevin's Omniverse Flashback Mutation (1/11 Osmosian)
*Ultimate Aggregor (1/6 Osmosian)
*Ultimate Kevin (part Osmosian)
*Kevin's Omniverse Mutation (1/11 Osmosian)
=== Non-Canon Osmosian Hybrids=== 
*DNAlien Kevin (part Xenocite)
==Etymology==
The name "Osmosian" comes from the word "osmosis", the process by which a solvent (e.g. water) diffuses from an area of a high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane into an area of low concentration. It is also the process by which cells absorb water and nutrients, a reference to a pre-retcon Osmosian's absorption powers.
==Trivia==
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*"Osmosian" was a term coined by Servantis for mutant humans.
*The Omnitrix cannot accept DNA from mutants (arguably including Osmosians) because they do not count as aliens.
*In his earliest appearances, Kevin was presented as having absorption powers, without being specified as a mutant. However, according to Derrick J. Wyatt, the creators intended for Kevin to be a mutant human, with this detail persisting in merchandise released during the Original Series. Pop-up trivia and merchandise released during the first season of Alien Force referred to him as a human.Back With a Vengeance In Alien Force proper, Kevin was revealed to be a human/alien hybrid.Vendetta Kevin's backstory was changed in Omniverse to make things more in line with the concept of him being a mutant and so not everything was derived from aliens.
**Osmosians were still considered aliens during the earlier part of Omniverse, with the decision to change it being made sometime after January 28, 2013.
*The Osmosians' working name was Osmosiums.
*Because of the retcon, Osmosians are extremely similar to both the Homo Superiors (a.k.a. Mutants) and the Inhumans from the Marvel Comics, as they are all subspecies of human with unique genetic components. In fact, the term Osmosian means the same thing as "mutant".
**The retcon also makes Osmosians similar to both Conduits from the Infamous video game series and certain Metahumans from DC Comics who have acquired their powers through natural causes.
*Derrick speculated that Osmosian genes are recessive.
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*The Omnitrix, and by extension the Codon Stream, contained Osmosian DNA in its databanks.
*It takes an Osmosian nearly 100 years to fully mature.
*Osmosians do not generally groom or cut their hair.
*Osmosians prefer savories to sweets.
*Kevin is the only human-Osmosian hybrid.
*Kevin did not grow horns when he got aged up by the Time Monster in Paradox because the crew had not thought of the horns yet. However, Dwayne McDuffie stated that they did come up with a reason.
*The way an Osmosian's absorption powers work is very similar to those of the Marvel Comics character Absorbing Man.
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