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.
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