Glowing in the Dark: What Types of Bioluminescence Occur in Ukraine's Forests and Why They Shine
Ukraine is home to the honey fungus (Armillaria mellea), whose mycelium in rotting wood is capable of a faint glow. The biological function of bioluminescence is not fully established: some studies link it to the attraction of insects, while others regard it as a by-product of metabolism.
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