Luminaria Aurellia, named from Latin for light and golden, is a rare bioluminescent aquatic plant emitting a golden glow within the 470-530 nm aqua spectrum. It features translucent, ruffled petals with milky white bases and orange spotting, bright orange clustered stamens and pistils, and semi-transparent leaves edged with bioluminescent nodules. The slender stem supports 20-40 cm height and 15-50 g mass. Bioluminescence pulses rhythmically via photoproteins triggered by water movement. Endemic to cool (5-20°C) marine caves with low light, it supports cave ecosystems by sheltering and attracting luminescent insects and crustaceans for pollination. Taxonomically in Aqua Luminaceae, genus includes 10 luminous species.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #822/1000
Owner
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ID#822
Rarity
MID:45%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINARIA AURELLIA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
AQUA LUMINACEAE