Luminifera Mirabilis, meaning 'light-bearing marvel,' is a bioluminescent fungus endemic to tropical forest floors. Its fruiting bodies reach up to 15 cm, with translucent caps displaying undulating margins, vivid turquoise and pale pink hues, and yellow-magenta central spots. The slender stipe has yellow-orange pigmentation and white fibrillose markings. Bioluminescence spans 470-530 nm, typical of the fungal luciferin-luciferase system, attracting arthropods for spore dispersal. It thrives on decomposing organic matter in warm (5-25°C), humid tropical environments. Taxonomically, it belongs to the Irido Myco cluster of soft basidiomycetes exhibiting growth-based movement. Its mycelium aids lignocellulose decomposition, supporting soil health and rainforest biodiversity. Though rare, it is locally abundant within a genus of 20 species.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #227/1000
Owner
0xb648eD9Fc2D5A1A6AB6D145969364A45C18e0f66
ID#227
Rarity
HI:24%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINIFERA MIRABILIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
IRIDO MYCO