Luminoderma Aurantica, from Latin 'lumin' (light), 'derma' (skin), and 'aurantica' (orange), is a bioluminescent fungal species in the Irido Myco cluster. It has a convex cap with textured blue luminescence (450-495 nm) along its margin, contrasting with bright orange-yellow gills with densely packed lamellae and ridges for spore development. The robust cylindrical stipe (10-25 cm height) has a granular surface. Bioluminescence is driven by an advanced luciferin-luciferase system in cap edges and gills, attracting nocturnal spore dispersers. Ecologically, it inhabits tropical forest floors on decomposed organic matter, playing a key role in nutrient recycling. Taxonomically, it belongs to a genus of ~200 species in family Iridaceae, order Agaricales. Spore dispersal is by wind and insect facilitation due to illuminated gills. The mycelium infiltrates leaf litter and decaying wood as an effective decomposer. Despite rarity, it maintains a stable population at 10-25°C, weighing up to 15g, adapted to the tropical biome.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #259/1000
Owner
0x9568EF803D55005AD31Ff6cd14924B5e0172dD9f
ID#259
Rarity
LO:55%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINODERMA AURANTICA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
IRIDO MYCO