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BIOME LUMINA #458/1000

Collection

DATALAND - BIOME LUMINA v2

Description

Luminiflora Aureliensis, from Latin 'luminis' (light) and 'flora' (flower), is a unique bioluminescent aquatic plant species within the Illuminaetherea Petalens cluster. It grows 10-30 cm tall, weighing 15-50 g, with translucent undulating blue petals accented by orange spots and filamentous pollen, radiating symmetrically from a glowing core. Bioluminescence (470-530 nm) arises from photogenic compounds in glandular petal veins, emitting a cool blue-green glow aiding communication and pollinator attraction in cold (0-10°C) hydrothermal vent habitats. Swaying via aquatic undulation, it thrives amid mineral-rich vent plumes. Taxonomically, it belongs to a family of 20 bioluminescent species. Employing nocturnal pollination by vent insects and crustaceans, it sustains vent biodiversity. Classified as vulnerable due to habitat specificity and environmental sensitivity.

Traits

TYPE

SPECIALIZED BIOLUMINESCENT FLORA

YEAR

2025

HEIGHT

10-30cm

MUSEUM

DATALAND

STATUS