Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold
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Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold
metatrichia vesparia
The Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold looks like a gooey, yellowish blob that can change shape! It loves to grow on decaying wood and can move to find moisture.
Habitat: Decaying wood in forests and damp areas.
Appearance
The Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold has a unique appearance, starting as a yellow or orange slimy mass that matures into dark, intricate sporangia clusters. These tiny, cylindrical structures are often stalked and grouped, creating a striking resemblance to a miniature, abandoned wasp's nest, distinct from typical fungi.
KingdomFungiPhylumMycetozoaClassMyxomycetesOrderTrichialesFamilyTrichiaceaeGenusMetatrichia
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
It starts as a tiny cell, then grows into a giant, visible oozing blob!
Its sporangia glimmer with metallic sheen, looking like tiny jewel-encrusted nests!
Some slime molds can 'remember' where they found food, even without a brain!
This amazing 'mold' is not a fungus, it's a single-celled organism!
Special abilities
Ability
Shape Shifter
Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold has the ability to transform from a single-celled amoeba into a mobile, multi-nucleated blob, aiding in nutrient search.
Ability
Chemical Tracker
Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold can detect tiny chemical signals in its environment, allowing it to accurately find new food sources.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 0.05-0.15 cm
- Edibility
- inedible
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Wet seasons
- Spore Color
- Dark brown to black
Ecological connections
eats
Hay Bacillus
Bacillus subtilis
Engulfs common soil bacteria for energy.
eats
Baker's Yeast
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Consumes fungal spores found on decaying wood.
eaten by
Springtail
Folsomia candida
Tiny springtails graze on the slime mold's plasmodium.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Wasp Nest Fungus
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold?
The easiest way to identify Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold?
0.05-0.15 cm
Is Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold edible?
inedible
Where is Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold usually found?
Decaying wood in forests and damp areas.
What does Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold grow on?
wood
When is Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold in season?
Wet seasons
What color are Wasp'S Nest Slime Mold spores?
Dark brown to black
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