Black spores of slime mold Fuligo cinerea in KOH ... Black spores of slime mold Fuligo cinerea in KOH solution, collected a day before in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 18, 2022The black spores of the slime mold Fuligo cinerea, collected from Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas on June 18, 2022, are seen in this image taken a day prior. The spores are suspended in a KOH solution, revealing their intricate details and dark coloration. – generated by AI The image presents a microscopic view of black spores from the slime mold species Fuligo cinerea. The majority of spores are spherical and exhibit a dark brown coloration with speckled textures. The spores are mostly intact; however, some appear to be broken or damaged. The background of the image is white, suggesting that it was captured using a microscope equipped with a light source. The presence of KOH solution indicates that the sample was treated with potassium hydroxide to enhance contrast and facilitate observation. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the spores' morphology, allowing for further study or identification purposes. – AI vision |
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