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BIOME LUMINA #999/1000

Collection

DATALAND — BIOME LUMINA

Creator

REFIK ANADOL

Description

Luminellus Auroraglow, named from Latin 'lumin' (light) and 'aurora' (dawn), is a bioluminescent fungus emitting a soft blue-green glow (470-530nm) from its cap and gill tissues via a luciferin-luciferase enzymatic system. Its funnel-shaped fruiting bodies feature wavy margins, visible gills, and slender cylindrical stems with fine reticulate textures. Coloration varies from warm amber to ochre with translucent gelatinous edges enhancing light diffusion. Found in tropical rainforest canopies on decaying wood at 10-20°C, it plays a saprotrophic role decomposing lignocellulosic material. Taxonomically in Luminorialis Aurorae, likely family Mycenaceae, order Agaricales, it disperses spores by wind. Rare but locally abundant, specimens reach 10-25 cm and 15g, contributing to nutrient cycling and canopy symbiosis.

Traits

MUSEUM

DATALAND

YEAR

2025

COLLECTION

DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION

SPECIES NAME

LUMINELLUS AURORAGLOW