Physarum sp. (genus)

A slime mould at Hughes, ACT

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Physarum sp. (genus) Heino1 23 Mar 2020
Physarium cinereum Pam 14 Mar 2020
Unverified ruthkerruish 9 Mar 2020

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Slime mould. Photo 1 shows the fruiting bodies on various grasses. Photo 2 shows the masses of spores released which disfigures the turf. The main body of the slime mould is in the soil, it moves upwards onto the plant to produce spores for reproduction.

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Pam
   15 Mar 2020
Great images showing the different stages of this organism.

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  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 9 Mar 2020 09:00 AM Recorded on
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