Organic technology

Organic technology is a science fiction concept that became increasingly popular in the 1990's and later. In general, it describes technological devices that are actually living creatures bred and grown to perform specific functions.

Organic technology is usually portrayed as more powerful and advanced than "conventional" technology built for the same purpose, although there is no legitimate reason that organic technology would be superior to inorganic technology.

Examples

• The Yuzzhan Vong from Star Wars use organic technology.
• The starship "Tin Man" from the Star Trek TNG episode of the same name was a living creature.
• The ships of the Vorlons and Shadows from Babylon 5 are organic structures.
• The Tyranids from Warhammer 40,000 use organic technology exclusively.