Spraying water on slime molds typically doesn't destroy them because they are resilient organisms that can tolerate and quickly recover from disturbances. They exist as a network of interconnected cells, allowing them to reestablish themselves even after being disrupted. Additionally, slime molds can absorb moisture, making them more adaptable to changes in their environment rather than being easily washed away. Instead of destroying them, water may merely temporarily alter their appearance or structure.
Slime molds do not resemble plants, animals, or fungi.
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.
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.
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.
Plasmodial slime molds develop sporangia when they reach a certain stage in their life cycle, typically after the plasmodium has finished feeding and growing. The sporangia contain spores that will eventually be released to form new plasmodial slime molds.
Slime molds do not resemble plants, animals, or fungi.
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.
Slime molds are considered to be heterotrophs. Slime molds obtain their energy by consuming soil, decaying wood, and other decaying materials.
heterotrophs
They are not.
no
The fruiting bodies in cellular slime molds serve as structures for spore formation and dispersal, allowing the organism to reproduce. Sporangia in cellular slime molds are specialized structures that contain spores, which are dispersed to new environments to colonize and continue the life cycle. Both structures are essential for the reproductive success of cellular slime molds.
Slime Molds are classified as Protista.
what is the slime mold habitat.
Protista
to eat plants