Mattoids
Mattoids are a group of hypothetical, non-carbon-based lifeforms proposed by the scientist Jack Matthews. These organisms are theorized to be silicon-based, utilizing silicon instead of carbon as the fundamental building block for their biological structures. Matthews suggested that silicon's chemical properties, particularly its ability to form long chains and complex molecules, could potentially support life in environments where carbon-based life might not survive.
The concept of mattoids is largely theoretical and remains within the realm of astrobiology and speculative
Mattoids are envisioned as potentially existing in environments with extreme temperatures or pressures, where silicon's robust