Dog Vomit Slime Mould

Mucilago crustacea

The fresh plasmodium of this slime mould is typically located on grass and resembles dog vomit. The calcareous outer layer hardens while the interior darkens as spores are generated. The spore mass is black. There are currently conversations regarding the potential reclassification of this slime mould; however, this website has been advised to keep recording it as Mucilago crustacea for the time being.