I think that's a "Horta" to us earthlings... :-)
Cetin 

Harvey Chao writes:
 > We should probably pardon  Capt. Kirk (AKA Jim) for his preoccupation with
 > silicon -- It has long been hypothesized that there are silicon based life
 > forms "out there" in contrast to the carbon base life forms here on Terra, and
 > he is probably haveing flashbacks to previous voyages. (Voyages not Voyeurs!!!
 >  :-)  )