Fuligo cinerea slime mold at the base of a spruce tree in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2017
Unnamed Road, Kannelyarvi, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188850Synonyms: Aethaliopsis stercoriformis, Badhamia coadnata, Enteridium cinereum, Fuligo ellipsospora, Fuligo stercoriformis, Lachnobolus cinereus, Lignydium ellipsosporum, Physarum ellipsosporum.
Russian name: Fuligo seryy.
Fuligo cinerea is a species of slime mold that belongs to the class Myxomycetes. It is characterized by its greyish-brown to dark brown plasmodium and yellowish-brown to brownish-grey sporangia. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Fuligo cinerea has been found growing on various substrates, including soil, decaying wood, and plant debris. It typically fruits in summer and autumn, forming abundant sporangia in moist, shaded areas. The species is widely distributed in the region, with records from urban parks, forests, and coastal areas.
Fuligo cinerea slime mold at the base of a spruce tree in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2017Unnamed Road, Kannelyarvi, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188850Observations of Fuligo cinerea in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed its presence in various habitats. At the base of a spruce tree in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north of Saint Petersburg, Fuligo cinerea was found on August 11, 2017. The species was also observed in other areas, including forests, meadows, and along roadsides. In these regions, Fuligo cinerea typically grows on decaying organic matter, such as rotting wood, leaf litter, and dung. The slime mold's fruiting bodies were often found in clusters, with a diameter of up to 10 cm. The observations suggest that Fuligo cinerea is widely distributed in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, and can thrive in a range of environments. Further studies are needed to fully understand the ecology and distribution of this species in the region. Habitat diversity supports its growth and development.
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