Myxomycete-plasmodium(class)

A slime mould at Namadgi National Park

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Myxomycete-plasmodium(class) Teresa 26 Feb 2024
Fuligo septica KMcCue 24 Feb 2024

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   26 Feb 2024
The aethalium is still forming prior to becoming a calcerous cortex which will change colours with age and the development of spores. Highly likely this will be Fuligo septica, however there are a few other species it may well become at this locality.
   26 Feb 2024
Thanks Teresa, all very interesting.
   26 Feb 2024
Pleasure - hope you can get a pic of the mature specimen also

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  • 24 Feb 2024 10:41 AM Recorded on
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