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Comatricha nigra
Young specimens. 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.
Decaying and fallen pine tree trunk
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on Jan 24, 2014
Submitted on Feb 10, 2014
6 Comments
Thanks António
Wow Arlanda,simply gorgeous,great series and first macro photos is realy perfect,congrats and thanks for sharing
Vanilla and strawberry, I reckon!
Good flavour mix too Mr. Kojak
Chupa Chups!!
Actually, I think they are. I found some springtails around and they, apparently, feed on them. It will be my next spotting, in a few minutes!!!