Luminoflorus Mystica, named from Latin for light and flower, is a bioluminescent aquatic plant native to hydrothermal vent ecosystems (5-20°C). It features a rosette of translucent, undulating petals arranged spirally around a glowing central receptacle, with elongated ruffled margins showing a gradient from pale grayish-blue to amber. Petal surfaces bear scattered bioluminescent nodules emitting 470-530 nm blue-green light via a luciferase-based pathway, adapted to deep-sea, low temperatures. The flexible stem enables subtle movements for nutrient absorption amid vent currents. Classified in Photosynthetica Luminescentia, genus of ten species, it contributes nitrogen and oxygen through photosynthesis. Nocturnal aquatic organisms likely facilitate pollination. Its morphology and luminescence support symbiotic interactions and mark stable vent communities.
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