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Stemonitis sp.
Stemonitis is a distinctive genus of slime molds found throughout the world (except Antarctica). They are characterized by the tall brown sporangia, supported on slender stalks, which grow in clusters on rotting wood. Identification within the genus is difficult, and can only be performed with confidence using a microscope. (information from Wikipedia)
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This slime mold was found on a rotting log at Oxley Nature Center.
Spotted on Aug 23, 2013
Submitted on Aug 31, 2013
1 Comment
Wow, it sure lives up to it's name!