Hupsaja is a crawling blanket fungus that spreads low across rocks and soil in cafrite-exposed areas of Yalia.

Etymology

Not specified.

Morphology

Hupsaja forms thin, mat-like sheets that cling to rock surfaces, resembling a textured blanket. Its surface darkens or blacks when exposed to cafrite. The fungus is firm yet flexible, with subtle folds and ridges that follow the contours of its substrate.

Physiology

Resists chemical stress from cafrite vapors.

Mechanisms

Surface darkens when exposed to cafrite.

Behavior

Life Cycle

Not specified.

Ecology

Hupsaja spreads via spores and mycelial expansion across exposed surfaces. It forms a critical part of the rockmiss symbiosis with Pebblepip moss, stabilizing harsh rocky microhabitats. It decomposes organic matter and retains moisture within its mats.