Arcyria sp. (genus)

A slime mould at Wattamolla, NSW

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Identification history

Arcyria sp. (genus)	31 Jan 2024	Teresa
Arcyria obvelata	20 Mar 2020	Pam
Arcyria sp. (genus)	20 Mar 2020	Pam
Arcyria sp. (genus)	18 Mar 2020	WattaWanderer

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Significant sighting

Pam noted:

20 Mar 2020

First record of this species for Budawang Coast Nature Map

User's notes

Found growing on a rotten dead trunk. Looks like possibly arcyria obvelata based on some photos online?

3 comments

Pam wrote:

20 Mar 2020

Great identification. Do you have much experience with the 'slime moulds'? I've just added this species to the species list so hopefully I'll be able to give you a full id on my next attempt!

WattaWanderer wrote:

21 Mar 2020

Thanks Pam for the info and the ID - I didn't previously have any experience with them, but I came across a similar-ish photo in a rainforest species book. I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for more now, they look pretty amazing.

Pam wrote:

21 Mar 2020

They are the most fascinating group of organisms and are so often overlooked because of their size. Good hunting and photographing.

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