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Dog Vomit Slime Mold - Fuligo septica Habitat: Rotting birch log; deciduous forest Dog vomit slime mold,Fuligo septica,Geotagged,Summer,United States,fuligo,slime mold Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Very descriptive name! Posted one year ago
    1. It sure is. Grosses me out every time I have to type it. ;P Posted one year ago
      1. Slime molds RULE! Posted one year ago
        1. They think so! Posted one year ago

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"Fuligo septica" is a species of plasmodial slime mold It is commonly known as the dog vomit slime mold because of its peculiar yellowish, bile-colored appearance. A common species with a worldwide distribution, it is often found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering.

Similar species: Physarales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Jan 9, 2024. Captured Aug 13, 2022 08:55 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/3.2
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm