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What is this? Found on some dead Wood. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 month ago by UndergroundGoblin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/biology@mander.xyz

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[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 8 points 1 month ago

Most likely a slime mold (myxomycete) on decaying wood — harmless and actually pretty common in damp forests. The translucent blobs are probably its fruiting or feeding stage. The bright green bit may just be algae or moss stuck to it.

[–] Valsa@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

It's poop. Slug most likely

[–] Sualtam@lemmus.org 1 points 1 month ago

Could be the eggs of some insect or arachnoid.

[–] bluestem@mander.xyz 1 points 1 month ago

Possibly Myxarium nucleatum or similar

[–] tlekiteki@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago

Somethin outta my nose