Phosphomyces Astralum, from Latin 'starry light fungus,' is a bioluminescent species in the Luminous Terra cluster. It grows 10-25 cm tall, weighs up to 15 g, and features a translucent, gelatinous cap with a smooth convex to slightly depressed surface emitting blue-green light (420-490 nm). The finely striated cap margin reveals thin, well-spaced lamellae. Its slender, semi-translucent stipe supports clustered specimens in tropical rainforest canopies. Bioluminescence results from a luciferin-luciferase reaction. Taxonomically, it belongs to Mycenaceae, genus Phosphomyces, order Agaricales. Saprotrophic, it decomposes organic matter in high-canopy substrates at 10-20°C. Spores disperse via basidiospores from gills by canopy air currents. Its mycelium breaks down lignocellulosic material, aiding nutrient cycling and forest ecosystem health.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #821/1000
Owner
0x1B1e6AC220C6C845316a5ABA856Df282D4048e8a
ID#821
Rarity
X-LO:81%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
PHOSPHOMYCES ASTRALUM
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINOUS TERRA