Luminosa Fractalis, named for its shining, fractal-like branching morphology, is a bioluminescent fungus inhabiting tropical cave systems. Its coral-like fruiting bodies feature ruffled caps with intricate folds and vibrant gradients of orange, pink, and violet, densely packed lamellae with wavy margins, and stipes supporting 10-25 cm heights up to 15 g. Bioluminescence results from a luciferin-luciferase reaction along ridged lamellae, emitting blue-green light (470-530 nm) visible in dim caves. Placed in the Crepuscular Luminae cluster, likely related to Agaricales, it thrives in cool (5-20°C), moist microclimates on decaying tropical wood. As a saprotroph, its mycelium recycles nutrients in cave ecosystems, dispersing spores via gentle air currents and swaying fruiting bodies.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #61/1000
Owner
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ID#61
Rarity
LO:53%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
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COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOSA FRACTALIS
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CLUSTER
CREPUSCULAR LUMINAE