mAstroomlus
mAstroomlus is a fictional genus of microscopic organisms created for speculative biology and science fiction worldbuilding. It is used to illustrate taxonomic practice and the potential diversity of microbial life in extreme environments.
In-universe taxonomy places mAstroomlus in the hypothetical family Myloviraceae, order Mynosporales, class Cryptomycota, within a fictional
Morphology and physiology: Members are primarily unicellular, 2–6 micrometers in size; they possess two flagella and
Habitat and ecology: In the fictional setting, mAstroomlus are found in mineral-rich, ionizing-radiation environments such as
In-world significance: The genus is discussed in speculative taxonomy debates as an example of how naming conventions
See also speculative biology and science fiction worldbuilding.