Fuligo septica

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Fuligo septica

Fuligo septica

Fuligo septica is a slime mold and it belongs to Protozoans, in the Kingdom Protista (organisms that do not have the distinctive characters of plants, animals or fungi). Slime molds were once thought to be fungi because they produce spores that are born in sporangia, a characteristic feature of some fungi. However, the assimilative stage in slime molds is morphologically similar to that of an amoeba. Young Fuligo septica are vibrant yellow. They can be found in the forests on dead wood from June to October. The Low Beskid - Slope of Mount Kopiec - August 21, 2007
Henryk
on Mar 21, 2008 3:11 am
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 389696

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Ejnar Fjerdingstad

Ejnar Fjerdingstad - Mar 21, 2008 10:47 am - Voted 10/10

Fascinating

critters. How fast do they move, can you see it just watching for a moment?

Henryk

Henryk - Mar 22, 2008 4:04 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Fascinating

Unfortunately I didn't notice their movement while I was photographing them. This year I will try to spend more time observing them. They are common in our area so I'm sure I will see them again. Greetings, Henryk.

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