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Field Notes

Description:

These were dotted around the base of a tree stump. They were approximately thumbnail sized.

Habitat:

Lower tree stump, beside a path in Zealandia EcoSanctuary.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
gully.moy
Yup, a Stemonitis species. You need a microscope to tell which one I think.
lori.tas
Here's one I spotted ( http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5190005 ), look at the forth photo to see the stalked morph, this happens when it is changing to produce sporangia. Also, this photo: http://tywkiwdbi.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/slime-mold.html
lori.tas
You found a slime mould. Have a look here: http://www.hiddenforest.co.nz/slime/what.htm
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PublishedMarch 9, 2014

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