Luminomycelis Aurantica, named for its orange hue and fungal mycelium, is a bioluminescent species in the Pyroglow Ignis cluster. It features clustered fruiting bodies with convex orange caps up to 15 cm tall, wavy white-edged margins, and densely packed lamellae fading from intense orange to pale cream. The robust, semi-translucent white stipe has orange tinges and a powdery white veil. Bioluminescence emits blue-green light (420-490 nm) via luciferin-luciferase localized in cap and stipe tissues, visible in low light. Preferring temperate, moist forest understory on decomposing wood, it grows between 5-25°C. Taxonomically placed in Mycenaceae, genus Luminomycelis, order Agaricales, it disperses basidiospores from gills aided by fruiting body growth. Its white mycelium saprotrophically decomposes lignin and cellulose, contributing to nutrient cycling. Vulnerable due to habitat loss, it is ecologically vital in forest understories.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #168/1000
Owner
0xF3dF7D0E26612B06606320a4eBe43DF57D6B76EB
ID#168
Rarity
LO:52%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOMYCELIS AURANTICA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
PYROGLOW IGNIS