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BIOME LUMINA #601/1000

Collection

DATALAND - BIOME LUMINA v2

Creator

REFIK ANADOL

Description

Phosphoriflora Luminae, from Latin ‘phosphorus’ (light-bearer) and ‘florae’ (flowering), is a rare 10 cm tall species in the Illuminaetherea Petalens cluster. It has translucent, undulating petals in dense clusters, displaying a gradient from lavender to iridescent blue with sporadic orange luminescent pollen-like spots. Central structures emit warm amber light, highlighting delicate stamens and pistils. Stems are slender and flexible, enabling aquatic-like movement in its tropical rainforest canopy habitat. Bioluminescence (470-530 nm) arises from luciferase-luciferin reactions in petal epidermal cells. Thriving in 0-10°C humid canopy microclimates, it belongs to a genus of 10 bioluminescent species. Its glow attracts nocturnal moths and bats, aiding cross-pollination and representing a unique ecological niche adaptation.

Traits

MUSEUM

DATALAND

YEAR

2025

COLLECTION

DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION

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