This mushroom is known for its saffron-colored ... "There will constantly be more bioluminescent species discovered," Heinzelmann said. "Bioluminescence is under-researched, and the more people ...

which is also reflected in its common name saffrondrop bonnet mushroom, as well in the Latin species epithet crocata which means saffron-colored. The evidence for bioluminescence in Mycena crocata was ...

When people think about glowing mushrooms, like the newly discovered species Mycena crocata, they often imagine tropical rainforests where such exotic wonders may be more commonly found. However, ...

Bioluminescence is sometimes observed at the base of the mushroom’s stipe. CREDIT: Baggenstos/Rudolf. Heinzelmann’s Genetic experiments confirmed the species identity and the presence of ...

Genetic experiments by Heinzelmann confirmed the species identity, as well as the presence of bioluminescence-related genes found in all glowing fungi of the Mycena genus, the bonnet mushrooms.

A remarkable discovery has emerged from the forests of Switzerland, where artists Heidy Baggenstos and Andreas Rudolf have identified a new species of bioluminescent mushroom. This finding not only ...

There are thousands of bioluminescent organisms, including bacteria; fungi; and species of fish ... a certain type of bioluminescent mushroom with pieces of balsa wood to create what the ...