Domusts
Domusts are a fictional group described in speculative biology and fantasy settings. They are small, social, burrowing invertebrates noted for their communal living and nest-building behaviors.
The name Domusts derives from the Latin domus, meaning home, reflecting their habit of constructing and inhabiting
In most depictions, Domusts occur in temperate forest floors, riverbanks, and occasionally ruined structures, where damp
Adult Domusts range from 1.5 to 4 cm in length, with a segmented chitinous exoskeleton, short legs,
Domust colonies are eusocial, with cooperative brood care, division of labor, and a caste system that includes
They are omnivorous detritivores, feeding on fungal hyphae, decomposing plant matter, and tiny invertebrates. Ecologically, they
In fantasy fiction and world-builders' lore, Domusts are sometimes portrayed as guardians of old ruins or household