Chorizont

Chorizont is a term primarily encountered in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing contexts, where it denotes a genus of extinct-appearing marine invertebrates. It is not a scientifically recognized taxon.

In fictional treatments, Chorizont species are typically described as large, elongated organisms with a segmented, chitinous exoskeleton and a shield-like carapace. They are often portrayed as slow-moving ambush predators or opportunistic scavengers inhabiting deep-sea trenches or primordial oceans, sometimes with specialized organs such as bioluminescent lures or lateral gill-like appendages. Reproductive and life-cycle details vary, but some depictions hint at complex brood care or eusocial tendencies.

In narrative use, the name is chosen to evoke ancient or alien biology and is found across novels, games, and illustrated encyclopedias. The term's exact origin and taxonomy differ by author, with no canonical species list or phylogeny. Because of its fictional status, there is no broad consensus on morphology or ecology beyond what a given work specifies.

Etymology and scope vary by creator, and there is no standardized definition for Chorizont outside individual works. As a result, readers will encounter a range of appearances and habits attributed to Chorizont across different fictional universes.