Sighting 4628921
Myxomycete-plasmodium(class)
1 A slime mould at Figtree, NSW
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| Myxomycete-plasmodium(class) | Teresa | 17 Dec 2024 | |
| Mucilago crustacea | PaperbarkNativeBees | 16 Dec 2024 |
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2 comments
17 Dec 2024
Mucilago crustacea goes through a white plasmodial stage and is generally associated in grassy areas rather than on chip mulch. Are you able to revisit this today or tomorrow to observe the mature stage? We we last saw some similar to this it took five days to mature before we could positively say it was a Fuligo species, most probably F. septica; its impossible to be 100% certain without microscopic examination, perhaps you can do some micros or collect and lodge at the herbarium.
28 Dec 2024
Thanks so much for your comments @Teresa . Unfortunately I wasn't able to head back to gather further observations. Will keep your helpful comments in mind for next time I come across slime mould though!
Location information
- Coordinates 150.856656-34.438406
- Altitude 36.3m
- Places Figtree, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 16 Dec 2024 07:19 PM Recorded on
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Species information
- Myxomycete-plasmodium(class) Scientific name
- A slime mould Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1248m Recorded at altitude
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