Moist Chamber Procedure for culturing slime molds from tree bark
Other Links
Slime Mold on log seen on Feb. field Trip.
PhysarumPlus - see this site for more information and links to Physarum
Slime Molds in Human Affairs
The Blob - Fuligo septica.
Plasmodial slime molds occasionally appear in wood mulch in home gardens. The unsightly, thick "blobs" may cause distress to homeowners. "The Blob" appears locally (Florence, Alabama) in the wood chips used around children play structures. "The Blob" is typically Fuligo septica, visit the following web pages for striking photos
Slime molds from Wayne's Word - best images of the dog vomit slime mold!
Fuligo septica, the dog vomit slime mold, Tom Volk's Fungus of the Month for June 1999 - includes the pop hit song "The Blob"
Slime Molds on Turf Grass - Physarum cinereum.
In the spring and early summer slime mold fruiting bodies are common in mowed lawns here in Florence, Alabama. The picture below was taken 6/8/99 from the campus lawn at UNA. Slime molds on turf grass are harmless. Physarum cinereum is the common species. For more information see Slime Mold of Turf. For the most striking image of slime mold on grass blades see Botany Photo of the Day: Physarum cinereum
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