Physaraceae

species of the genus Fuligo

species of slime mold, model organism

Physarum is the largest genus of mycetozoan slime molds in the family Physaraceae. They typically thrive in cool, dark, and humid environments, including the bark of trees (often where moss is present), dead twigs, rotting logs covered with moss, leaf litter, and moist forest soils. The name Physarum comes from the Greek word φυσα (physa), which means “blister” or “bubble”, referring to the bubble-like appearance of its sporangia.

Fuligo is a widespread genus of plasmodial slime mold in the family Physaraceae. These organisms are protozoans rather than fungi, but for historical reasons are sometimes treated as part of mycology.

Species of slime mould

Badhamia is a genus of slime molds in the family Physaraceae. It was circumscribed by English naturalist Miles Joseph Berkeley in 1853. The widespread genus contains about 30 species.

Physaraceae is a family of slime molds in the order Physarales.

species of slime mold

Leocarpus is a genus of slime moulds belonging to the family Physaraceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution.

Craterium is a genus of slime molds belonging to the family Physaraceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution.

species of slime mold

Willkommlangea reticulata is a slime mold species from the order Physarales and the only species of the genus Willkommlangea. It is common worldwide, but rare in Europe. The tropics are possibly the main area of habitat.