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Egg shell slime mould
A species of Leocarpus Scientific name : Leocarpus fragilis Genus : Leocarpus
Egg shell slime mould, A species of Leocarpus
Scientific name: Leocarpus fragilis
Genus: Leocarpus
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Description
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As a slime mold, egg shell slime mould begins with an active stage, growing up to an inch per hour. After reaching the available nutrients, egg shell slime mould forms oval-shaped fruiting bodies. As hinted by its name, these fruiting bodies are frequently confused for insect eggs.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
Habitat
The egg shell slime mould is found in shady and moist areas growing on organic material. It commonly fruits on decaying leaves, pine needles, scat, twigs, and all kinds of woody debris.
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General Info
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Habitat
The egg shell slime mould is found in shady and moist areas growing on organic material. It commonly fruits on decaying leaves, pine needles, scat, twigs, and all kinds of woody debris.
Growth Form
Parasitic
Spore Print
Brown
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How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Mycetozoa Class
Myxomycetes Order
Physarales Family
Physaraceae Genus
Leocarpus Species
Egg shell slime mould