Lendides

Lendides are a hypothetical group of organisms proposed within speculative biology, often appearing in fictional contexts. The concept typically envisions these creatures as having a unique biological characteristic where they can absorb and metabolize lending, a term sometimes used metaphorically to represent abstract concepts like energy, emotions, or even abstract data. This process would allow them to grow, reproduce, or otherwise sustain themselves by drawing sustenance from external "lendable" sources.

The precise nature of "lending" in this context is usually left vague, allowing for broad interpretation. In some fictional narratives, lendides might feed on the goodwill of others, positive affirmations, or even the intangible essence of a shared experience. In more technologically advanced settings, they could be depicted as consuming digital information or abstract computational resources. Their physiology is therefore speculative, with no basis in known biological principles.

The term "lendides" itself is a neologism, combining "lend" with a suffix often used in biology to denote a group or class. Their existence remains purely theoretical and is generally confined to creative writing, role-playing games, or other speculative fiction endeavors. There is no scientific evidence or biological framework that supports the existence of organisms with such capabilities. The concept serves as a narrative device to explore themes of reciprocity, dependency, and the nature of abstract sustenance.