Gloriosa Phosphora, from Latin gloriosus (glorious) and phosphorus (light-bearing), is a bioluminescent fungus with funnel-shaped caps featuring translucent, velvety surfaces speckled with nodules emitting blue-green light (420-490 nm). Its densely spaced lamellae radiate from a slender, slightly curved stipe covered in luminescent granules. Height ranges 5-25 cm, weight 15-50 g, adapted to gentle movement in tropical rainforest understory. Bioluminescence, driven by a luciferin-luciferase system on cap and stipe, likely attracts spore dispersers or deters predators. It grows on decaying organic matter in humid, shaded habitats at 5-15°C, relying on rich, moist substrates. Taxonomically in cluster Luminous Terra, related to mycorrhizal or saprotrophic Agaricales fungi. Spores disperse via wind through delicate gills, aided by airflow-induced swaying. The mycelium forms a decomposer network, aiding nutrient cycling. Further ecological and taxonomic studies are needed.
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