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Ropey slime mold (Trichia verrucosa) This slime mold has developed miniature, upside down ropey &#039;trees&#039; each about 3mm tall with a clump of yellow fuzz for the &#039;leaves&#039;. Previously the yellow fuzzy parts were contained in a plasticky, smooth, tan coloured capsule which popped it&#039;s top off for the fuzz to puff out. Some of the old caps can be seen<br />
Found underneath a large wet eucalyptus log on the sunless but breezy side. Australia,Geotagged,Trichia verrucosa,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ropey slime mold (Trichia verrucosa)

This slime mold has developed miniature, upside down ropey 'trees' each about 3mm tall with a clump of yellow fuzz for the 'leaves'. Previously the yellow fuzzy parts were contained in a plasticky, smooth, tan coloured capsule which popped it's top off for the fuzz to puff out. Some of the old caps can be seen
Found underneath a large wet eucalyptus log on the sunless but breezy side.

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Trichia verrucosa is a slime mold in the Trichia genus.

Similar species: Trichiales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 17, 2016. Captured Aug 25, 2013 22:30 in Ridge Track, Sherbrooke VIC 3789, Australia.
  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/25s
  • ISO125
  • 8.46mm