Check out this time-lapse of a slime mold pulsating, captured by Fascinated By Fungi This is a. Slime molds are not actually a fungi, the common name slime mold is used for several kinds of eukaryotic organisms. The name refers to a particular stage in the life cycle of some of these organisms, where they resemble a gelatinous slime. Slime molds have neither a brain nor a central nervous system, nor any neurons. Nevertheless, some scientists argue they exhibit intelligence since they can "learn"

This is a compilation of #SlimeMold time lapse videos. Each clip is anywhere from 25-60m of total elapsed real time. The “breathing” phenomenon you’re seeing is know as cytoplasmic streaming. This is when intracellular components are shipped around the moving/growing plasmodium, which is for all intents and purposes, one giant multinucleated cell. In this amazing way slime molds are explore their environment, moving towards sources of food, away from unfavorable conditions (like light/heat), gra

Are you Fascinated By Fungi, slime molds, and slugs? Follow my journey to learn more about all of these amazing organisms. Check me out on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, and more! Audio for this video is by Ummet Ozcan “Xanadu” #fascinatedbyfungi #mycology #mushrooms #slimemold #naturevideography #naturevideos #hikingadventures #mushlove #mushroomvideos #whoah #biology | Fascinated By Fungi