uzmums
In speculative biology and worldbuilding, uzmums is a term used to describe a fictional genus of luminescent, moss-like organisms that form extensive subterranean and surface networks. In the imagined ecosystems where uzmums occur, they resemble tufts of filamentous mats that spread across decaying wood and damp soil, often emitting a faint blue-green glow in low light. They reproduce via spores and colonial growth, creating interconnected colonies that can persist for generations.
Morphology and physiology: uzmums consist of filamentous structures similar to fungal hyphae, but organized into modular
Ecology: In fiction, uzmums form mutualistic relationships with plants and microbial communities, aiding nutrient exchange and
In culture and science fiction: The concept of uzmums appears in worldbuilding guides and speculative biology
See also: mycelium, biofilm, swarm intelligence, distributed systems.