Luminocorallus mystica, named for its radiant, coral-like branching fruiting body, features a cap with undulating margins and ridges, purple to deep violet hues shifting to glowing orange at lamellar edges. The short, robust stipe fuses partly with the cap base, with a moist textured surface. Standing 10–25 cm tall, it emits blue-green bioluminescence (450-495 nm) via a luciferin-luciferase system along lamellar edges and adjacent tissues. Endemic to tropical caves at 10–20°C, it colonizes decomposing wood and detritus. Belonging to Agaricales, Galactic Myceliaceae, genus Luminocorallus, it includes five bioluminescent species. Spore dispersal involves airborne basidiospores from lamellae, with phototropic growth enhancing dispersal. Its mycelium saprotrophically degrades lignocellulose, supporting cave biodiversity. Classified as rare and protected due to its specialized niche and ecological role.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #646/1000
Owner
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ID#646
Rarity
LO:61%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOCORALLUS MYSTICA
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CLUSTER
GALACTIC MYCELIUM