Namekians ((ナメック星人, Namekku-seijin, also known as Nameks) are a race that were originally from the Planet Eiros, and much later Planet Namek. they are one of the most important races in the universe of the dragon balls eries, dued to being able to create the dragon balls. Nameks are humanoid with plant like and slug characteristics including green skin and antennae. the name Namke is tken from the word "namekuji", which means "slug" in japanese.