Mycogloea Aurorensis, named from Latin 'myco' (fungus) and 'aurorensis' (of the dawn), is a bioluminescent species emitting greenish-yellow light (510-570 nm) via a luciferin-luciferase enzymatic mechanism. It features clustered, pleated, translucent caps with wavy margins (0-15 cm height) and dense lamellate gills underneath. The robust, centrally attached stipe shares the luminous orange hues of the cap. Thriving immobile on tropical forest floors at 5-25°C, it decomposes woody substrates as a saprotroph, playing a vital role in nutrient cycling. Belonging to family Mycogloeaceae, genus Mycogloea, order Agaricales, within the Pyroglow Ignis cluster, it disperses spores via wind. Its mycelial networks degrade lignin-rich material, supporting forest ecosystems. Classified as vulnerable, M. Aurorensis is a key bioindicator for forest health and bioluminescent biodiversity.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #277/1000
Owner
0xF90D717Dc3539797caC8371b471b0EAAAF76B5ab
ID#277
Rarity
MID:26%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
MYCOGLOEA AURORENSIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
PYROGLOW IGNIS