Slime molds may resemble fungi, but are in fact a distinct group of unrelated organisms.
Although they're single-celled organisms, they'll also perform an astonishing feat of cooperation - gathering together as a collective ‘organism’ to form amazing fruiting bodies.
Which is your favourite? 🧪🍄
Although they're single-celled organisms, they'll also perform an astonishing feat of cooperation - gathering together as a collective ‘organism’ to form amazing fruiting bodies.
Which is your favourite? 🧪🍄
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Image and text from Guliema Listers's 'Monograph of the Mycetozoa' via @biodivlibrary.bsky.social
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