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Dog Vomit Slime Mold

Fuligo septica

Description:

Fuligo septica is a species of plasmodial slime mold, and a member of the Myxomycetes class. It is commonly known as the dog vomit slime mold[2] or scrambled egg slime because of its peculiar yellowish, bile-colored appearance. A common species with a worldwide distribution, it is often found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering. Their spores are produced on or in aerial sporangia and are spread by wind.

Habitat:

Found on a railroad tie in my flower garden.

Notes:

Name sure suits this mold/fungi!!

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SarahWhitt
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SarahWhitt

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jul 27, 2013
Submitted on Jul 27, 2013

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