Btüübid
Btüübid are a fictional taxonomic grouping introduced in speculative biology and science fiction to illustrate modular, adaptable organisms. In the imagined framework, Btüübid are characterized by a modular genome composed of semi-autonomous genetic units called modules and a two-phase developmental cycle that permits rapid phenotype shifts in response to environmental cues. This configuration is used to explore how organisms could reorganize metabolic pathways and structures without altering their core lineage.
Origin and terminology: The name Btüübid combines a stylized letter B with a suffix meaning “types” in
Classification: Within the fiction, Btüübid are divided into three subtypes—Btüübid I, II, and III—each described as
In-world use and reception: The concept is used in world-building, techno-thriller plots, and theoretical discussions of
Note: Btüübid are fictional and not part of real biological taxonomy.