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Do slime molds release spores?
Yes, slime molds release spores as part of their reproductive process. These spores are typically dispersed into the environment, allowing the slime mold to reproduce and form new colonies.
Which characteristic is not seen in both water molds and slime molds?
One characteristic not seen in both water molds and slime molds is the presence of true multicellularity. Water molds (oomycetes) are primarily unicellular or form simple filaments, while slime molds can exhibit complex multicellular structures during their life cycle, such as the plasmodium stage. Additionally, water molds are classified as fungi-like protists that absorb nutrients from their environment, whereas slime molds can exhibit behaviors similar to amoebas, including movement and foraging.
What are protist that don't resemble plants animals or fungi called?
Slime molds do not resemble plants, animals, or fungi.
Cellular slime molds can be distinguished from plasmodial slime molds on the basis of what?
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.
Are there different types of slime and water molds?
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.
Do slime molds release spores?
Yes, slime molds release spores as part of their reproductive process. These spores are typically dispersed into the environment, allowing the slime mold to reproduce and form new colonies.
Which characteristic is not seen in both water molds and slime molds?
One characteristic not seen in both water molds and slime molds is the presence of true multicellularity. Water molds (oomycetes) are primarily unicellular or form simple filaments, while slime molds can exhibit complex multicellular structures during their life cycle, such as the plasmodium stage. Additionally, water molds are classified as fungi-like protists that absorb nutrients from their environment, whereas slime molds can exhibit behaviors similar to amoebas, including movement and foraging.
What are protist that don't resemble plants animals or fungi called?
Slime molds do not resemble plants, animals, or fungi.
What is the role of the slime molds in the environment?
They are not important
Cellular slime molds can be distinguished from plasmodial slime molds on the basis of what?
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 can be classified as acellular or?
Slime molds are all cellular. The unique fact is that they may or may not be multinucleated.
Are there different types of slime and water molds?
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.
Is slime mold an autotroph?
Slime molds are considered to be heterotrophs. Slime molds obtain their energy by consuming soil, decaying wood, and other decaying materials.
What is the tiny cell that allows slime molds to reproduce called?
For the Myxomycetes, the are called myxoamoeba or swarmers (if they have flagella). For the Dictyosteliomycetes, they are amoeba.
Are slime mold autotrophic or heterotrophic?
heterotrophs
How are slime molds harmful to humans?
They are not.
Do slime molds live in animals?
no
