backbonedoes
Backbonedoes is a fictional taxon used in speculative biology and science fiction to describe a group of deer-like, vertebrate mammals characterized by an unusually pronounced vertebral column. It is not an entity in real-world taxonomy and appears primarily in imaginative literature, field guides of speculative life, and online projects exploring alternative evolutionary paths.
Name and concept: The term combines “backbone” and “doe” to reflect both the spine-focused morphology and the
Morphology: A hallmark is a prominent dorsal spine or series of spines along the torso, sometimes with
Ecology: In habitat sketches, backbonedoes inhabit temperate forests, grasslands, or mixed woodlands. They are usually depicted
Taxonomy and reception: Because backbonedoes are fictional, taxonomic placement is not standardized; some authors place them