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Dog Vomit Slime Mold

Fuligo septica

Photo by Machi
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Foamy-looking slime mold

Habitat:

Dead tree stump after a few days of rain. Suburban yard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Machi
Thanks! I actually thought it was cat vomit when I first encountered it.
LuckyLogan
Looks like Fuligo septica (Dog Vomit Slime Mold)

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PublishedJune 18, 2014

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