munguar
Munguar is a fictional organism used in speculative fiction and world-building to describe a luminescent fungus-like entity. It does not correspond to any real species, and its biology varies by work, though it usually shares a few common features: a networked mycelium and glow-emitting fruiting bodies.
In most depictions, munguar consists of subterranean mycelium that yields small fruiting bodies about 1–3 cm
Ecology and relationships: Fictional munguars are frequently described as forming mutualistic associations with certain trees, enhancing
Uses and cultural context: In narrative settings, munguars provide natural illumination and can be harvested for
Etymology and usage: The word munguar appears in constructed-language glossaries and in-world lexicons; its origin is