Keraamia

Keraamia is a name that has appeared in speculative biology, science fiction, and informal discussions as a proposed genus of microorganisms. It is not an officially recognized taxon by major nomenclatural bodies, and no formal description or type material exists in the scientific record.

Taxonomy and nomenclature: The term has not been validly published under the rules governing the naming of algae, fungi, plants, or prokaryotes. Without a published description, type designation, or genetic data, Keraamia has no standing in formal taxonomy and cannot be assigned to a specific higher rank.

Per speculative or fictional representations, keraamia is sometimes depicted as a small, unicellular organism with a minimal cellular organization and a photosynthetic plastid or simple energy metabolism. Such portrayals are narrative devices rather than observations, and they do not reflect independent scientific verification.

Significance and usage: The term serves as an example of how new taxa must be described and named in accordance with established codes. It also illustrates the boundary between fictional world-building and real-world taxonomy. There are no confirmed records of living specimens or verified research under this name.