Coral Slime Mould

Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa

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Ceratiomyxa species are different from other slime moulds because their spores grow on the external surfaces of the fruit body. Fairly common in Hainault Forest, normally appearing after damp weather, in white and yellow forms. When mature the fruit bodies remain soft and watery. They can cover large areas of fallen trunks, branches and stumps. Up to 4mm tall.

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