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Scrambled egg slime mold - (Fuligo septica) Perfectly cooked but not very well scrambled.<br /> On the south side of a huge eucalyptus regnans; very tall, dense eucalyptus forest.<br /> About 60mm across;<br /> This species is the largest spore producing structure of any slime mold. Australia,Fuligo septica,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Scrambled egg slime mold - (Fuligo septica)

Perfectly cooked but not very well scrambled.
On the south side of a huge eucalyptus regnans; very tall, dense eucalyptus forest.
About 60mm across;
This species is the largest spore producing structure of any slime mold.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Even more mysterious than fungi, really hard to wrap your head around this form of life. Posted 9 years ago

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The Dog vomit slime mold

"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.

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Similar species: Physarales
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 17, 2016. Captured Mar 12, 2012 22:14 in Odonohue Track, Sherbrooke VIC 3789, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/320s
  • ISO64
  • 8.46mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.