Mollis Mushroom

Basic Information

Anatomy

The mollis mushroom’s gills curve counter clockwise from the stem. The mature mushroom varies in size from the height of an outstretched palm to the height of a man. The taller the shroom, the thicker the stem and wider the cap seems to be by a fractional amount. The most notable detail, however, is the comforting glow the mushroom gives off. Initially, it was to draw in smaller animals so a predator could take the kill and leave scraps for the mushrooms to decompile. But as the mushroom started to favor warmer climates, the predators around it would usually pass up the opportunity as they have already had enough food for the day. This, however, didn’t mean extinction for the mushroom, as since it was in a warmer climate there was now more plant life above and below it that shed many leaves annually. So the mushroom kept its soothing glow and still adapted fine on a diet of decomposing plants and indirect sunlight.

Biological Traits

Purebred Mollis groups include the colors red, green and blue. A Mollis shroom with any other color is either genetically damaged or its birthing spores were mixed between two or more groups.

Genetics and Reproduction

The mature mollis shroom reproduces every fall by emitting spores that are blown away by the wind. If the spores end up in optimal conditions, they will germinate and grow.

Growth Rate & Stages

Mature at two years.

Ecology and Habitats

The environment needs to be warm, moist and dim. There also needs to be a fair amount of decomposable material. The pH of the soil must be no higher than 6.5 and no lower than 5.5.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Can’t grow in direct sunlight, but can’t grow in complete darkness. However, it can siphon the light energy of other individuals of its own species, or really anything that glows. The caps will even slowly turn in the direction of a dim light source.

Biological Cycle

It dies if the environment changes dramatically. It reproduces in the fall.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Mollis is used as a source of natural lighting because it lives so long.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

As long as the area meets the needed conditions and the wind managed to blow the spores there, it will grow.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Can sense light.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Parasites would include nematodes, bacteria and sometimes maggots. However, the gills of the Mollis shroom are often too large to hold maggots, and the mushroom is almost always fatally poisonous to bugs. The only exceptions are a few species of nematodes, and even then they don’t seem to prefer this fungus. On the topic of ingestion of the Mollis shroom, the only animals that possess the capability to eat it without adverse side effects are animals of a very large size.

Scientific Name

Mollis Meridiem

Lifespan

30 years.

Conservation Status

Vulnerable. Population stable.

Average Height

5 feet.

Average Weight

275 lbs.

Average Length

6 feet.