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BIOME LUMINA #657/1000

Collection

DATALAND - BIOME LUMINA v2

Creator

REFIK ANADOL

Description

Luminiflora Spectracor, from Latin 'lumin' (light) and 'flora' (flower), with 'spectracor' referencing its broad bioluminescent spectrum, is a rare aquatic flora species of the Luminous Petalaceae family inhabiting deep ocean trenches. It features delicate, translucent leaves with wavy margins and orange speckles, likely from pigment cells that enhance light diffusion. Growing 10-25 cm tall with fragile, undulating stems, it supports clusters of vibrant orange, daisy-like flowers with numerous narrow petals around a central cup-shaped reproductive structure. Bioluminescence emits at 420-490 nm (blue spectrum) via photoprotein complexes in petals, serving as ecological signals in dark environments. Adapted to 0-10°C and high pressure, it exhibits aquatic undulation assisting nutrient absorption. It attracts nocturnal bioluminescent crustaceans and mollusks for pollination. One of five genus species, it is rare and protected due to its specialized niche and limited distribution.

Traits

MUSEUM

DATALAND

YEAR

2025

COLLECTION

DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION