Luminia Aurora, named from Latin 'lumen' (light) and 'aurora' (dawn), is a bioluminescent fungal species in the Pyroglow Ignis cluster. It features a translucent, conical to convex cap (5-25 cm), with orange pustulate warts and decurrent, golden-hued gills. The fibrous stipe emits a subtle luminescent sheen matching the cap. Emitting 470-530 nm blue-green light via a luciferin-luciferase reaction, its translucency enhances bioluminescence in dark forest caves. Thriving in cool, moist (5-25°C) decomposing wood habitats, it is a saprotrophic decomposer within Mycenaceae, genus Luminia, order Agaricales. Wind disperses spores from elevated fruiting bodies. Its mycelium recycles lignocellulosic nutrients, vital for forest health. With only 10 known species, it is endangered and ecologically significant.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #14/1000
Owner
0x98113b8c0B95c718f862b2B0D484dC13134a6410
ID#14
Rarity
HI:17%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINIA AURORA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
PYROGLOW IGNIS