DSC_2578 'Insect-egg' slime mould (Leocarpus fragilis) newly emerged fruiting bodies, or sporangia, which have formed after the plasmodium phase has exhausted the available nutrients in the presence of visible light. Found worldwide, this species typically inhabits shady, cool, moist areas, growing on decaying leaves and logs. Catlins River *
DSC_2579 'Insect-egg' slime mould (Leocarpus fragilis) newly emerged fruiting bodies, or sporangia, which have formed after the plasmodium phase has exhausted the available nutrients in the presence of visible light. Found worldwide, this species typically inhabits shady, cool, moist areas, growing on decaying leaves and logs. Catlins River *
DSC_2176 'Insect-egg' slime mould (Leocarpus fragilis) newly emerged fruiting bodies, or sporangia, which have formed after the plasmodium phase has exhausted the available nutrients in the presence of visible light. Found worldwide, this species typically inhabits shady, cool, moist areas, growing on decaying leaves and logs. Lake Brunner *
