Slime mold Physarum globuliferum(?) on fallen oak leaves in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas

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The provided photo showcases a cluster of slime molds adhered to a brown, dry leaf. The organisms appear white or light gray and are spherical in shape with diameters ranging from approximately 0.5mm-1mm (0.02in-0.04in). They seem to be growing on the underside of the leaf.

The leaves depicted are likely from an oak tree due to their appearance. Since they are dry, it is probable that they have been on the ground for a considerable amount of time before being photographed. The slime molds in question could be Physarum globuliferum, although this is not certain. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El moho del limaco Physarum globuliferum(?) en hojas de roble caídas en Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, septiembre 9, 2022. La foto proporcionada muestra un grupo de mohos del limaco adheridos a una hoja seca marrón. Los organismos parecen blancos o gris claros y tienen forma esférica con diámetros que oscilan entre aproximadamente 0,5 mm-1 mm (0,02 pulg.-0,04 pulg.). Parece que están creciendo en la cara inferior de la hoja. Es probable que las hojas representadas sean de un roble debido a su apariencia. Dado que están secas, es probable que hayan estado en el suelo durante mucho tiempo antes de tomarse la fotografía. El moho del limaco en cuestión podría ser Physarum globuliferum, aunque no lo tiene totalmente claro. – Spanish translation

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