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===Bio-luminescent Fungi=== | ===Bio-luminescent Fungi=== | ||
The primary emitter of light appears to be various species of fungus. During the day, most traditional trees and shrubs grow incredibly quickly with the all-day sun, but then die at night. Within hours, different species of fungus have taken over and begun the decomposition of the dead plant material, creating a rich bed of dirt for the next generation of plant life to grow in. There are many different species of fungus, feeding off of different kinds of plants and dead animals or growing in wetter or dryer regions of the jungle. The fungus spreads quite aggressively, and can easily infect wounds | The primary emitter of light appears to be various species of fungus. During the day, most traditional trees and shrubs grow incredibly quickly with the all-day sun, but then die at night. Within hours, different species of fungus have taken over and begun the decomposition of the dead plant material, creating a rich bed of dirt for the next generation of plant life to grow in. There are many different species of fungus, feeding off of different kinds of plants and dead animals or growing in wetter or dryer regions of the jungle. The fungus spreads quite aggressively, and can easily infect wounds. | ||
Some plants don't die during the night time, analogous to Earth perennials and conifers, and are resistant to the fungus. These play host to myriad other plants like orchids, bromeliads, and much more - often sporting their own intricate coloration and light patterns. | Some plants don't die during the night time, analogous to Earth perennials and conifers, and are resistant to the fungus. These play host to myriad other plants like orchids, bromeliads, and much more - often sporting their own intricate coloration and light patterns. | ||