inhalandid
Inhalandid is a term used primarily in speculative biology and science fiction to describe a hypothetical group of organisms whose metabolism is driven by the uptake and processing of energy-rich gases during inhalation. The concept treats respiration not merely as gas exchange but as a primary energy-acquisition mechanism, enabling survival in environments where conventional chemical energy is limited. The name combines the Latin root for breathing in with a taxonomic-sounding suffix, reflecting its status as a theoretical construct rather than an established lineage.
Biology and physiology attributed to inhalandid are highly speculative. Proposed features include specialized respiratory structures capable
Ecology and habitat in speculative scenarios place inhalandid in gas-rich or chemically distinctive environments, such as
History and usage: The term was coined in speculative biology and has appeared in science fiction and
See also: chemolithotrophy, respiration, extremophiles, xenobiology.