eronaa
Eronaa is a fictional genus of bioluminescent fungi created for speculative biology and science fiction worldbuilding. Not recognized by real-world taxonomic authorities, eronaa is commonly depicted as a saprotroph that inhabits temperate forests and woodland ecosystems, where it helps recycle fallen wood.
Etymology and naming: The name eronaa is typically presented as a constructed term derived from imagined Latin
Description: Individual fruiting bodies range from 1 to 8 cm in diameter, with a bell- or funnel-shaped
Ecology: Eronaa forms scattered to dense colonies on rotting hardwood, often in mixed-species stands. Its luminescence
In culture and media: Eronaa appears in science fiction novels, games, and educational simulations as an example
Taxonomy and status: As a fictional construct, Eronaa has no formal taxonomic rank beyond the invented genus