Guttation
Under circumstances of high humidity and rapid growth some fungi secrete fluid out of pores. This fluid is not just water as in the process of transpiration but fluid that may contain sugars and minerals that often colour the liquid. The droplet pictured is 1-2mm across.
"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
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Uploaded Jul 5, 2019. Captured Jun 10, 2019 09:48 in 404 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
