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Slime Mould

Myxomycete, Slime Mould. Trichia sp.

Photo by CharliePrice
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Field Notes

Description:

Fallen tree , completely rotted , small 1cm white glutinous balls with stipe

Habitat:

Moist forest area area near Lobster Falls , Mole Creek TAS

Notes:

Possible - Myxomycete, Slime Mould. Trichia sp.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
CharliePrice
Looks like it Mark ...i am going back to check on it , see what its doing this week .Thankyou so much for that ! Appreciate your help.
Mark Ridgway
Might be a Trichia sp.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/68769579@N07/10846031523 and (T varia?) http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9153838 (Alex is pretty spot on)
CharliePrice
This picture represents about 1/8th of what was over the fallen tree trunk..i will be going back to check on it...
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous. A little like Herman's purple grapes but clean and white. Must search for this one...

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PublishedAugust 15, 2014

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