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Slime Mold

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Field Notes

Description:

A type of protozoa growing in a sunny yard in the tropical south during the rainy season. The spot on the lower left is where I touched it with very little pressure.

Habitat:

Spotted in the coastal tropical south.

Notes:

http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/TRA/PLANTS/slime.html
http://herbarium.usu.edu/fungi/FunFacts/slimemold.htm

Reference Links:

Slime mold

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
1Sarah2
What a gross name! I have updated the common name, organism type (how embarrassing is that?), and added links. The scientific name is still a mystery. I'll keep on looking.
ceherzog
It might be a Slime Mold http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=slime+mold+pictures&qpvt=slime+mold+pictures&FORM=IGRE#x0y0

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PublishedJuly 18, 2011

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