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Lycogala epidendrum
Lycogala epidendrum , a slime mold, with the aethalia, fruiting bodies, covered by slimy pink plasmodia. When not fruiting, single celled individuals move about as very small, red amoeba-like organisms called plasmodia, masses of protoplasm that engulf bacteria, fungal and plant spores, protozoa, and particles of non-living organic matter through phagocytosis
Spotted on a rotten pine tree
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec. f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm.
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Thanks António! Obrigado!
Great series Arlanda,beautiful,all the series is amazing and we can se the red spots of the plasmodia,very cool,congrats and thanks for sharing