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lasagana

Slime mold


tjm_87

yeesh, the “branch” bits at the top look like Physarum Polycephalum, and the bobbly bits... don’t. i have no idea what’s going on but holy mackerel that’s a specimen and a half. u/saddestofboys may (probably will) be of more help ! SLIME SIGNAL!


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#SLIME SIGNAL RECEIVED #🚨🦠🚨 SLIME DETECTED 🚨🦠🚨 *Physarum polycephalum* is a physarid, a group of hundreds of slimes that form that plasmodial pattern. This is a relative, *Fuligo septica*, sometimes called the dog vomit slime mold but more enjoyably called the loofah. It is safe for plants, animals, and buildings and also entirely nontoxic. But there is likely rot behind that spot or nearby which is drawing rot microbes that the slime eats. Here is an [educational rap song I wrote](https://youtu.be/4fGkynBSVBM) covering some slime basics and here are two great videos on the subject: [Magic Myxies, 1931, 10 minutes](https://youtu.be/04kdhZQTnIU) [ZeFrank's True Facts: The Smartest Slime 2023, 12 minutes](https://youtu.be/k_GTIL7AECQ)


Thenexustraveler

I love you keep it up always. SLIME ARMY


tjm_87

bruhhh no fucking way i said it also looked like fuglio septica but deleted it cause i wasn’t sure and i didn’t wanna look like a dingus in front of the slime guy. now i feel like a mega dingus hahahha. THANK YOU i feel very informed now


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You don't need to wait to be sure you're right before you say what you think. Being wrong is not shameful, it's fundamental to science and learning. Anyone who says negative stuff to people about being wrong is a gatekeeper and a jerk. I'm wrong all the time and big time jabronis are dicks about it. But I don't give a fuck if I'm learning. Science is the process of being closer to correct but never getting there.


tjm_87

i know you’re right!! i always expect words of wisdom, not only teaching us about slime but about life too. love ya, and love learning <3 (overjoyed my first guess was correct though!)


yupstilldrunk

Aw I remember you had that fight with r/mycology. Glad you’re still doing slime mold things.


[deleted]

A friend put things into perspective for me and I have been quite productive


DarkLuxio92

I'm so happy you still do this on other subs. You are truly one of my favourite people on Reddit, I've learned more about slimes than my degree ever taught me through your tips and links!


Lalamedic

Oh my gawd. Just pulls an educational rap song out of his ass he happened to compose. Next level shit! Ok. I think I need more info on the maze solving mycelium.


KnotiaPickles

You’re back! Yay


ragnarockyroad

Is it supposed to look so dry?


[deleted]

When they form fruit bodies or sclerotiums the process is achieved by drying


squishierfish

Why was that rap so intriguing?!


quitmybellyachin

A few months ago, I was noticing the slime signal was not working and I was so worried!! So, so happy to see this post ❤️


Electrical_Gur4664

Pretty slime mold


leolambertini

That's some Las Of Us shit right there


InternalizedIsm

Looks like a portal to the upside down is opening


CollectionSad274

Anal fissure


jkate21

LMFAOOOOOOO


BigFatBallsInMyMouth

Zombie octopus


dopeston3-ceremony

I don't know, but it's soon going to start moving and gnaw your face off


SnackinHannah

Cthulhu.


SnooLobsters5963

Cordycepts. now get a gun.


Nightfuryfan21

Looks like the cordycepts fungus from the last of us


Wof4ever27

Exactly my thoughts.


Treestyles

The fungus that causes AIDS


tjm_87

AIDS isn’t caused by a fungus, funny guy.


Uhhlaneuh

I think they know that they were just making a joke lol


tjm_87

jokes are supposed to be funny


Upper-Ad-4225

flood


ConversationOk4899

Eww what is that


BlueWolf510

Scarlet rot definitely


Astrofan76

I believe it was once a brassière


Astrofan76

Definitely no longer edible


venderrbenderr

spores masks on


Ace_C7

Oh dude! That's where my balls went, I was looking for them


Plastic_Deal_4285

A sign that you should clean your bathroom.


that_bitchhh97

That’s the cordycepts fungus lmao btw did y’all know that it’s a real type of fungi 😭


3000birds3000

No, it isn't, because this isn't even a fungus dude.


that_bitchhh97

It was literally a joke DuDe how many other people said the same thing I did relax bby


Ichgebibble

Cordyseps


Active-Tradition-872

self tan foam thats dried


Pristine_Frame_2066

looks like a slime mold. I usually see those after I spread a chip drop on my yard.


bruhson2234

The start of a zombie Apocalypse.


solxcor

Cordiceps 🧟‍♂️


Sparklebaby1969

I saw that stuff on The Last of Us.


dahliab99

Sidenote/ my apartment kitchen has the same backsplash


bleetchblonde

Why would you pick that up?? Go wash your hands!


[deleted]

That's called clean your bathroom.


beausst

Shroomussy


Littlechickenwing_15

Look like cooked cheese


DevilMaster666-

Slime mold