Slime Molds

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Introduction to the "Slime Molds
Illustrated discussion of the biology and classification of these organisms, which are no longer considered to be fungi and which include three main groups that do not form a clade. 


Slime mold
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Slime Mold Photos
Slime molds were once placed in the kingdom Fungi, although some authorities now place them in the kingdom Protoctista (Protista).  

Slime Molds
The blob is a slime mold called Physarum polycephalum. The brown powder is made up of the millions of spores it makes in order to reproduce. 

Slime Molds Factsheet
Photographs and information on the life cycle of these fungi and possible management strategies. 

slime mold — Infoplease.com
slime mold or slime fungus,a heterotrophic organism once regarded as a fungus but later classified with the Protista. 

Slime Mold - Myxomycetes - Colorado State University Extension
Known as slime mold, they were once considered to be animals due to their creeping phase. 

Slime Mold
Slime molds are commonly found in turf, ornamental, and garden plantings in the home landscape.  

Slime mold behavior
One very famous focus for models of selforganization is the group behavior of slime mold cells. Normally they move around as individual amoebas throughout their substrate, performing a simple random walk.  

Slime Mold
Peggy Sellers, Purdue University

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