Supergluefumisella

Supergluefumisella is a fictional fungal species used in speculative biology and educational exercises to illustrate the concept of bioadhesives produced by fungi. The name combines the idea of an ultra-adhesive "superglue" with a fungal-sounding suffix. In this imagined account, the organism is said to synthesize a polymeric adhesive with properties similar to synthetic cyanoacrylates, enabling rapid bonding to a range of surfaces when exposed to moisture.

Taxonomy and morphology: Since Supergluefumisella does not exist in nature, it has no formal taxonomic standing. In various thought experiments it is depicted as a filamentous fungus with a simple mycelial network and a hypothetical fruiting body. The adhesive compound is imagined to be produced by specialized structures on the hyphae or secreted into an extracellular matrix.

Biochemistry and properties: The fictional adhesive is described as a moisture-triggered polymer that cures rapidly upon contact with water. In the narrative, the bond forms quickly to diverse substrates but stability, brittleness, and potential toxicity vary with environmental conditions and formulation context.

Applications and implications: The concept is used to discuss the potential of bioproduced adhesives and the challenges of translating fungal chemistry into practical materials. Topics include biocompatibility, environmental impact, durability, regulatory considerations, and the ethical implications of creating and deploying bioengineered adhesives.

Related topics include bioadhesives, fungal biology, speculative evolution, and cyanoacrylates.