Luministernum Auroralis, meaning light-bearing dawn, is a bioluminescent fungal species in the Purpuracensis Spectrapinkus cluster. Its translucent, fan-shaped caps (10–25 cm) feature amber-glowing gills with pulsating blue luminescence (420–490 nm) along edges and stipes. The fibrous, semi-translucent stipes support these structures. Bioluminescence, likely from a luciferin-luciferase reaction, is concentrated in gill tissues. L. Auroralis inhabits cold (0–10°C) deep cave systems, colonizing decaying organic matter via a dense mycelial network to decompose lignocellulosic material. Taxonomically, it belongs to Mycenaceae, genus Luministernum, order Agaricales. Spore dispersal occurs through airborne basidiospores aided by cave airflow. This endangered species (10 known occurrences) is crucial for subterranean nutrient cycling, warranting habitat conservation and ecological study.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #573/1000
Owner
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ID#573
Rarity
MID:31%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINISTERNUM AURORALIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
PURPURACENSIS SPECTRAPINKUS