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Physarum album

Physarum album (also known as Physarum nutans) is a slime mold species recognized by its lime-encrusted peridium and tendency to nod downward. Its lovely, reticulated stalk is typically longer than that of P. leucophaeum.


Physarum album, highly detailed close-up of an individual slime mold fruiting body whose peridium has dehisced or cracked open to release spores. Focus-stacked composite of 419 exposures at 10x lifesize. Browns Valley Open Space Preserve, Solano County, California, USA.
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Physarum album, multiple fruiting bodies fused together. Focus-stacked composite of 354 exposures at 10x lifesize. Browns Valley Open Space Preserve, Solano County, California, USA.
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Physarum album, immature slime mold fruiting bodies growing among moss. Focus-stacked composite. Browns Valley Open Space Preserve, Solano County, California, USA.
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Physarum album, low-magnification overview showing immature fruiting bodies developing among moss and a Stereum shelf fungus. Focus-stacked composite. Browns Valley Open Space Preserve, Solano County, California, USA.
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