Holofauna

Holofauna are a subtype of virtual life form that fills the niche of wildlife across the galaxy and the vrNet. They specifically refer to the variety with no significant physical components besides holographic hardlight. This means their appearance is identical between virtual reality and the real world. In folklore, they are likened to spiritual creatures that travel between the planes of existence.

Holofauna have varying levels of intelligence from that of common animals to that comparable to humans with some having the ability to speak. As such, they are not necessarily considered a race like some intelligent animals are such as the primates and the cetaceans. Because of that, interactions with them consider animal rights instead of citizens.

Holofauna are kept as pets more frequently than many organic animals. Holofauna are for the most considered fairly easy to take care of requiring only minimal energy in the form of electrical charges or through virtual food. Holofauna can also be trained for use in a variety of situations such as entertainment, sports, zoos, military and police.

Of the various types of virtual life forms, holofauna are unfortunately the most susceptible to strains of Rampant viruses compared to other forms of life. It is thought that this is because the virus can spread faster on less complex digital organisms with no corresponding virtually no physical components.