tidels
Tidels are a fictional class of bioluminescent invertebrates commonly described in speculative fiction and folklore. The term refers to small, glow-emitting organisms said to inhabit wetlands and coastal zones. Because tidels are a fictional construct, there is no scientific taxonomy or consensus about their biology.
Most depictions describe tidels as 1.5–4 cm long, soft-bodied, with translucent exoskeletons and luminescent organs along
Tidels are typically nocturnal, emerging at night to feed on microalgae, detritus, or small plankton, often
Cultural presence: Tidels appear in novels, games, and online folklore as symbols of guidance, memory, or lost
Origins and usage: The earliest attestations of tidels appear in 21st-century fan fiction and web-based folklore.