A compilation of Andalite terminology used throughout the Animorphs series. * Andalite Homeworld: The name of the native planet of the Andalites is not given in the series, and is simply referred to as the Andalite homeworld. It possesses more than one sun, which gives its sky a red-gold hue, and the planet is covered with less water as compared to Earth. The landscape mainly consists of gently rolling hills and plains, where the Andalites live in family groups and small tribal bands. More advanced civilization exists in the form of three great spaceports. * Aristh: Andalite word similar to cadet. An aristh is of the lowest rank in the Andalite military, and must, by definition, serve under a prince. * Derrishoul Tree: An asparagus-shaped Andalite tree. * Death Ritual: Rit