Neonothopanus gardneri
| Neonothopanus gardneri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Subclass: | Agaricomycetidae |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus: | Neonothopanus |
| Species: | N. gardneri |
| Binomial name | |
| Neonothopanus gardneri (Berk.) Capelari M, Desjardin DE, Perry BA, Asai T, Stevani CV. | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Agaricus gardneri Berk. | |
Neonothopanus gardneri is a bioluminescent fungus. It was first discovered in 1840 by the English botanist George Gardner and in February 2005 rediscovered by scientists Patricia Izar, Elisabetta Visalberghi and Dorothy Fragaszy, with the aid of Marino Gomes de Oliveira.[1] It is larger and brighter than other known bioluminescent fungi.[1]
See also
- Foxfire (bioluminescence)
References
- Capelari, Marina; Desjardin, Dennis E.; Perry, Brian A.; Asai, Tatiane; Stevani, Cassius V. (2011). "Neonothopanus gardneri: a new combination for a bioluminescent agaric from Brazil". Mycologia 103 (6): 1433–40. doi:10.3852/11-097. PMID 21700638.
- Vergano, Dan (July 8, 2011). "Scientists rediscover glowing mushrooms". USA Today.