Mycena illuminans produces a protein called luciferase that reacts with a molecule called luciferin to produce light through a chemical reaction. This bioluminescence helps the mushroom attract insects for spore dispersal.
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Foxfire fungus, also known as bioluminescent fungi, refers to various species of fungi that emit a greenish light in dark environments. This phenomenon is caused by a biochemical reaction involving luciferin and luciferase, similar to the glow seen in fireflies. Commonly found in decaying wood and forest soils, foxfire is most often associated with species like Mycena chlorophos and Armillaria mellea. The glow is thought to attract insects, which help in spore dispersal.
The chemical reagent that makes blood glow luminously is luminol. When it reacts with the iron present in hemoglobin, it produces a blue light that is visible in dark conditions. Luminol is often used in forensic investigations to detect blood at crime scenes.
Evaporated human urine can glow in the dark due to the presence of phosphorus compounds such as phosphates. These compounds can become luminescent when exposed to ultraviolet light sources. The glow is known as fluorescence and is a common property of certain chemical compounds.
Research has found that some anemone have a protein, now named cerFP505, that makes them glow when hit with a certain wavelength of light. If it is hit with a wavelength of 490 nanometres it will switch on, when hit with a light of 400 nanometres it will switch off.
Mycena arcangeliana was created in 1904.
Mycena sanguinolenta was created in 1805.
Mycena nargan was created in 1995.
Mycena multiplicata was created in 2007.
Mycena leptocephala was created in 1800.
Mycena cystidiosa was created in 1964.
Mycena fuscoaurantiaca was created in 2007.
Mycena guldeniana was created in 2011.
Mycena interrupta was created in 1860.
Mycena intersecta was created in 2007.
Mycena flavescens was created in 1920.
Mycena inclinata was created in 1838.