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Stemonitis sp.
Slime molds in the genus Stemonitis are also known as Tree hair or Pipe Cleaner Slime Mold. The slime mold has a very dark brown base which turns into light brown hairlike protrusions. The last photo is the spores which were left after my hand came in contact with the slime mold.
Lifer! This was a very interesting slime mold! Growing on a decaying wood block.
Spotted on Jun 2, 2013
Submitted on Jun 13, 2013
15 Comments
A very belated thank you, Mark!!
I didn't see this one J. Well done. Not Fungi at all LE... different kingdom now !!
hiya J! so, correct me if i'm wrong, but wouldn't this spotting go in the "fungus" category?
Thank you so much for the Fun Fact feature, Karen!
Fun fact! Slime molds are large single-celled organisms containing multiple nuclei and lacking cell walls. Such organisms are called 'plasmodia' and are made up of protoplasm, the same material found inside most single cells. They have the ability to move, and when food is in short supply, they congregate and start moving as a single body. Stemonitis slime molds do not grow roots, as this would hinder their ability to move about in search of food. They creep along enveloping and consuming organic matter.
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Thank you, Cindy! Me too! If they were, they'd be gone in a heartbeat! ;-)
Cool spotting, J! If only it was real chocolate :)
Thank you very much ulvalactuca77!
This is so cool!!!
Thank you so much Dan, Emily and Lauren for your comment! They did look tasty, but I wouldn't like to be the first one to try! :-D
Amazing!
OMG, so gross! ;) Wish it was really chocolate! Amazing spotting!
Looks tasty!
Thank you so much Jemma!
awesome spot J, A winner!!