These are not often observed. They are one-celled organisms that, when conditions are right, gather together to form these large colorful reproductive bodies called slime molds (read about slime molds).
Understanding and Using the List
This list is derived from observations posted in the app iNaturalist. The observations here include those iNat classified as “research grade” or “needs id”. Observations in this latter category were not confirmed by others, but were reviewed for this listing. Some of the tentative "needs id" identification were omitted due to conflicting or questionable assignment. As well, any "need id" identifications solely to family or genus level were omitted if there were other exact identifications for species within the group.
The common name is followed by the scientific name in parentheses. In some cases, there may be no common name.
Errors in tabulation, grouping, or links may have occurred - these are a mess of data - the error is mine.
PROTOZOA (Slime Molds)
Slime Molds - Research Grade
common name (scientific name)
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Common Coral Slime (Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/27573915
Dog Vomit Slime Mold (Fuligo septica) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/235739126
Honeycomb Coral Slime Mold (Ceratiomyxa porioides) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/367438164
Red Raspberry Slime Mold (Tubifera ferruginosa) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/301932162
Wolf's Milk (Lycogala epidendrum) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100140892
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Slime Molds - Needs ID
common name (scientific name)
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Push Pin Slime Mold (Hemitrichia calyculata) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/122568557
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