In Jainism, "Triendriya Jiv" (त्रेंद्रिय जीव) refers to beings that possess three senses. The term breaks down as follows:

• Tri = three
• Indriya = senses
• Jiv = living being

The three senses are:

1. Touch (sparshan-indriya)
2. Taste (rasan-indriya)
3. Smell (ghran-indriya)

Examples of Triendriya Jiv:

• Certain types of worms, especially those found in decaying materials, are considered to have three senses.
• Some small insects and organisms that can touch, taste, and smell, but lack the abilities of sight and hearing.

Summary Table:

| Type | Number of Senses | Examples (Jain View) | |--------------|------------------|----------------------------------| | Triendriya | 3 | Some worms, certain small insects|

Note: Jain scriptures, such as the Tattvartha Sutra and various commentaries, describe living beings as classified by the number of senses they possess, ranging from one-sensed (ekendriya) to five-sensed (panchendriya) beings. Triendriya jivs are considered less developed in consciousness compared to beings with more senses, but still subject to the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara). Jain ethics encourage extreme care to avoid harm to even these minute beings.