Luminofungus Aurantica, named from Latin 'lumen' (light) and 'aurantica' (orange), is a rare, stable bioluminescent fungus native to tropical forest floors. It forms robust, fleshy fruiting bodies 10–25 cm tall with convex to flattened, orange caps featuring glowing lenticels and wavy margins. Beneath, finely spaced, decurrent gills support spore formation. The stout, scaly stipe anchors it to decaying wood. Bioluminescence in cap and gills emits 470–530 nm light via a luciferin-luciferase system. Classified within genus Luminorialis Aurorae, order Agaricales, it decomposes tropical hardwood detritus. Its mycelium recycles nutrients, expanding via growth-based movement. Elevated caps and gills facilitate wind spore dispersal. Occupying 5–25°C, it enhances soil fertility and forest biodiversity.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #667/1000
Owner
0x2E3885CEA72EAafF477d7e2060741dDDcD3aC14d
ID#667
Rarity
LO:75%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOFUNGUS AURANTICA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINORIALIS AURORAE