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No. A Slime Mould or Myxomycete is a fungi like organism that has the characteristics of both plants and animals. They are found in the tropics and the temperate zones.
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Apparently yes. Look for a New York Times article entitled "Can Answers to Evolution Be Found in Slime?" In the article it says: "The Global Eumycetozoan Project, based at the University of Arkansas, has doubled the known species of slime molds. Biologists have found slime molds in Antarctica, in barren deserts, high in the canopies of jungles and even on the leaves of household plants."
The article gives quite a lot of information about slime molds. There are also some interesting films on YouTube.
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What is orange slime mold?
orange slime mold is orange cream pops melting
What is a slime mold's reproductive cell called?
spore
How many cells does slime mold have?
Slime mold can be unicellular or multicellular
Can humans eat yellow slime mold?
Yellow slime mold is not toxic to humans, but it is not a common food source. It is generally not recommended to eat yellow slime mold as it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or allergic reactions in some individuals. It is best to avoid consuming yellow slime mold and stick to eating safe, traditional foods.
A slime mold can move like a what?
A slime mold can move like a fluid, flowing and changing shape to navigate through different environments.
What kind of protists is the mildew that commonly grows in the damp areas?
slime mold
What kingdome is slime mold in?
The kingdom that slime mold is in is "Fungi'.
What is the name of the slime mold?
The scientific name of a slime mold is Dictyostelium discoideum.
In what way does the slime mold resemble a fungus?
It is not a good description. A slime mold is a protist.
What is orange slime mold?
orange slime mold is orange cream pops melting
Is slime mold a ciliate?
Slime mold is not a ciliate. Although slime molds enter a amoeboid stage, they are not equipped with cilia.
What is a slime mold's reproductive cell called?
spore
How many cells does slime mold have?
Slime mold can be unicellular or multicellular
How do slime mold get their food?
The slime mold gets its food by decomposing the nutrient for living or once-living things.
Is it safe to eat slime mold?
No, it is not safe to eat slime mold as it can cause digestive issues and potentially be toxic.
Is slime mold a bacteria?
No, slime mold is not a bacteria. Slime mold is a type of protist, which is a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms that are not classified as either plants, animals, or fungi. Bacteria are a separate group of prokaryotic microorganisms.
Are slime mold autotrophic or heterotrophic?
heterotrophs
