Humanoid species indigenous to the planet Valakis. The seemingly
primitive Menk are one of two species on the planet; the other
is the technologically-advanced Valakians. The Menk are
subservient to the Valakians, but are immune to a disease
currently ravaging the latter species. Dr. Phlox observed that,
while the Valakians are being picked off by the disease, the
Menk are in the process of an evolutionary awakening, and will
eventually become the dominant species on Valakis.