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Stalked slime mold (Comatricha fragilis) Synonymous with Comatricha nigra microspora ?<br /> A tiny patch of miniature pearls on dark, wiry stems. Maybe 3mm tall. Colour is varying from white through pink to red and will eventually turn black. Found on a huge Pinus radiata log used for landscaping. Australia,Comatricha fragilis,Comatricha nigra,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Stalked slime mold (Comatricha fragilis)

Synonymous with Comatricha nigra microspora ?
A tiny patch of miniature pearls on dark, wiry stems. Maybe 3mm tall. Colour is varying from white through pink to red and will eventually turn black. Found on a huge Pinus radiata log used for landscaping.

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The Comatricha nigra

A slime mold in the order Stemonitales that forms black ball shaped sporocarps.

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Similar species: Stemonitales
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 8, 2016. Captured Jun 5, 2013 23:07 in 57 Acacia Rd, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/50s
  • ISO200
  • 8.46mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.