Beyond the Binary: Proposing Condicivitalmor as a Third Category of Matter and a New Taxonomy for Viruses -V2
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: For centuries, biology and physics have relied on a strict, binary partition of the natural world: things are either alive (animate) or they are not (inanimate). Yet, viral entities have persistently challenged this clean division. In isolation, a virion is entirely inert, lacking any internal metabolic flux, homeostasis, or autonomous energy consumption. However, upon encountering a compatible host cell, it initiates an intricate program of genetic replication and structural assembly. To resolve this long-standing theoretical paradox, this paper proposes Condicivitalmor (conditional or potential life-state matter) as a distinct, third fundamental category of matter. Condicivitalmor bridges the conceptual gap between static physical matter and self-sustaining biological systems. Building upon this framework, we introduce a Functional Tri-Group Taxonomy for Viral Entities that classifies sub-viral agents and viruses based on their structural complexity, replication style, and how they couple with host energy systems. By integrating modern discussions in theoretical biology and the philosophy of life, this paper offers a rigorous foundation for understanding edge-case biological entities and the evolutionary roots of the virosphere. Keywords: Theoretical biology, definition of life, virus taxonomy, biophysics, Condicivitalmor, ontology of matter.
Author: Lone, Mohd Maqbool
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225345896