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Dog Vomit Slime Mould

Fuligo septica

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Description:

A member of the Amoebozoan Kingdom/Phylum. The fruiting bodies are bright yellow from the pigment they use to inactivate toxic metals. A closer look reveals a spongey texture on the fruiting bodies.

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PublishedJanuary 10, 2012

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