Dead logs or fallen trees.
Slime molds are plant like heterotrophs, which means that they are unable to move
The scientific name for pretzel slime mold is Stemonitis spp., with Stemonitis axifera being a commonly referenced species. These slime molds are known for their unique, branched, and pretzel-like appearance during their fruiting stage. They are often found in decaying wood or damp environments, playing a role in nutrient cycling.
Slime molds do not resemble plants, animals, or fungi.
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Some protists, like slime molds and water molds, can act similar to fungi in terms of their mode of nutrition and reproduction. They grow as multicellular structures and obtain nutrients through absorption. They may also release spores to reproduce.
Cellular slime molds are distinguished from plasmodial slime molds by the presence of individual, distinct cells that remain separate even during the feeding stage. In contrast, plasmodial slime molds have a multinucleate, single cell mass during feeding.
Slime molds are all cellular. The unique fact is that they may or may not be multinucleated.
Yes, there are different types of slime molds and water molds. Slime molds, primarily classified into myxogastrids (plasmodial slime molds) and dictyostelids (cellular slime molds), exhibit unique life cycles and structural forms. Water molds, belonging to the oomycetes group, include various species that thrive in aquatic environments and can affect plant health. Each type plays distinct ecological roles and has unique characteristics.
Slime molds are considered to be heterotrophs. Slime molds obtain their energy by consuming soil, decaying wood, and other decaying materials.
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They are not.