Luminocapilus Chromatica, named from Latin for 'light' and 'hair,' features a radiant, irregularly undulating cap margin with a chromatic gradient from creamy white to rose and amber, and a speckled stipe. It has well-defined, close lamellae typical of agarics. The stout, tapering stipe with fine granulose scales supports fruiting bodies 0–15 cm tall. Bioluminescence occurs along the cap margin and stipe base, emitting cool blue light (450-495 nm) via a luciferin-luciferase system with pulsing luminescence. Native to tropical caves, it grows on decaying lignocellulose in moist (5–25°C) saprotrophic roles within the Crepuscular Luminae cluster, related to agaricales. Spores disperse through gills by cave air currents. Extensive mycelium recycles nutrients, supporting cave biodiversity. Vulnerable status necessitates conservation.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #429/1000
Owner
0x2A193336B79d9462bB36215210d44E9D60878c65
ID#429
Rarity
MID:38%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOCAPILUS CHROMATICA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
CREPUSCULAR LUMINAE