Luminomyces Auroraborealis, named for its blue-green bioluminescence resembling northern dawn, exhibits classic agaric fruiting bodies with convex to broadly umbonate caps (10-25 cm). Caps are translucent and moist, showing phosphorescent azure hues with yellow-amber gill edges. Densely packed lamellae beneath emit spectral glow. The robust, fibril-textured stipe tapers at the base, revealing cyan undertones. Found in temperate forest understories on decomposing hardwood, bioluminescence (450-495 nm) results from a luciferin-luciferase system, aiding nocturnal spore dispersal and phototropic growth. Belonging to Mycenaceae (Agaricales), it is related to Noctiluca Grove bioluminescent fungi. Spores are forcibly ejected from gills, dispersed by air and insect attraction. Saprotrophic mycelia recycle nutrients, thriving in cool (10-20°C), moist habitats, integral to nocturnal forest bioluminescence.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #931/1000
Owner
0x27B6C0505BEEA65A1dAf80c84bd925Ed2F06E3c6
ID#931
Rarity
MID:38%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOMYCES AURORABOREALIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NOCTILUCA GROVE