Luminomyces Aurorae, named for its light and dawn-like glow, is a bioluminescent fungus found on tropical forest floors. It features 5-25 cm tall fruiting bodies with convex to broadly umbonate magenta caps covered in golden bioluminescent spots. Bright yellow luminescent, densely packed lamellae contrast the cap, while the robust stipe tapers upward, textured with a cream-to-magenta gradient, emitting warm yellow light. Emitting 470-530 nm light via luciferin-luciferase reactions localized on gills and cap, it inhabits moist lignocellulosic substrates, playing a saprotrophic role in nutrient recycling. Classified in Luminomyces, Mycenaceae, Agaricales, it joins 10 related luminescent species. Spore dispersal relies on gill spores and forest air currents. Its extensive mycelium aids decomposition and soil health, with bioluminescence potentially attracting nocturnal spore dispersers, integrating it into ecosystem dynamics.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #308/1000
Owner
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ID#308
Rarity
MID:28%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOMYCES AURORAE
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINORIALIS AURORAE