Luminomycota Auroraglo, named for its early morning glow, is a bioluminescent fungus in the Luminorialis Aurorae cluster. It has a delicate fruiting body with undulating caps, translucent white edges, and vibrant yellow-orange gills with closely spaced, elongated lamellae and a waxy texture. Stipes are short (0-15 cm), robust, creamy white with fine granules. Bioluminescence occurs in the blue-green range (470-530 nm), driven by a luciferin-luciferase system mainly in the gills, aiding spore dispersal. It inhabits cool (10-20°C), humid tropical rainforest understory, decomposing leaf litter and woody debris. Taxonomically in Agaricales, Luminaceae, it features bright pigmentation and luminescent mycelium. The mycelial network breaks down lignin and cellulose, supporting nutrient cycling. Near Threatened, it indicates high biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #232/1000
Owner
0xDA369b13839897988cf2bb13040Cd63db91fC646
ID#232
Rarity
LO:72%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOMYCOTA AURORAGLO
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINORIALIS AURORAE