Luminomycota Aurorae, named from Latin 'lumen' (light) and 'aurora' (dawn), is a rare bioluminescent fungus with a vibrant, funnel-shaped, lavender to deep violet pileus, featuring iridescent highlights and wavy margins. Its densely spaced radiating lamellae under the cap and robust, slightly translucent stipes support fruiting bodies 10–25 cm tall, weighing 5–25 g. Luminescence (470–530 nm) arises from a luciferin-luciferase system concentrated in gills and stipe, emitting a soft azure-green glow that attracts nocturnal insects for spore dispersal. Native to temperate forests, it saprotrophically decomposes hardwood substrates, aiding nutrient cycling. Taxonomically within the Enigmatic Mycocluster, distantly related to Agaricales, with ~50 species exhibiting unique biochemical pathways. Its widespread mycelium in leaf litter supports organic matter breakdown and forest biodiversity. Thriving in cool (5–20 °C), shaded, moist habitats, it is a protected, mystical fungal variant.
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