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Comatricha nigra
Myxomycete. The plasmodium is white to transparent coloured. The sporocarps appear as individual fructifications, formed by a stem (2/3 of the total height) and a spherical head. This head is first of white colour turning reddish and later black, opening finally the capillitio. The capillitio is bonded to the columela, which goes to the sporocarp apex, and it is formed by tangled bundles of fibres. All together measures just a few milimeters. The spores are ochre colouredand measure 7-10 microns
On a rotten pine trunk, surrounded of Arcyria ferruginea.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 400. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on Nov 19, 2012
Submitted on Dec 28, 2012
3 Comments
Added to "Slime Molds" mission
Thanks Emilie
Excellent macros!