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Comatricha nigra
Slime mold. 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 coloured and measure 7-10 microns
On a dead pine trunk
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/36; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on Feb 13, 2013
Submitted on Mar 5, 2013
9 Comments
Added to "Slime Molds" mission
Thanks a lot, Argy!!
Perfect miniature landscapes with trees. Great shots Arlanda.
Thanks António. When I started with PN I didn't even know that myxomicota existed!!!
Wow,a master piece Arlanda my friend,gorgeous capture,amazing,congrats and thanks for sharing such a beautiful and interesting spotting page
Yes, looks like if the Lorax will appear from the back, hahaha!!!
Fabulous shot. Reminds me of a Dr. Suess landscape.
Thanks Sachin
wonderful capture,