Plasmodium of many-headed slime mold Physarum polycephalum near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663Synonyms: Didymium gyrocephalum, Didymium luteogriseum, Didymium obrusseum, Didymium polycephalum, Didymium polymorphum, Didymium tenerrimum, Lignydium multiplex, Lignydium obrusseum, Lignydium polycephalum, Lignydium polymorphum, Physarum multiplex, Physarum obrusseum, Physarum polymorphum, Tilmadoche gyrocephala, Tilmadoche polycephala.
Common name: many-headed slime.
Russian name: Fizarum mnogogolovyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Physarum polycephalum, literally the "many-headed slime", is a slime mold that inhabits shady, cool, moist areas, such as decaying leaves and logs. Like slime molds in general, it is sensitive to light; in particular, light can repel the slime mold and be a factor in triggering spore growth.
Physarum polycephalum is a species of slime mold that belongs to the phylum Mycetozoa. It is a single-celled organism that exhibits characteristics of both animals and fungi. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Physarum polycephalum has been found in moist, humid environments, such as forests, grasslands, and near water sources. It typically grows on decaying organic matter, including wood, leaves, and other plant material. The species is known to thrive in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 25°C and can survive in a variety of habitats, including urban and rural areas. Physarum polycephalum has been reported to occur throughout the region, with records of its presence in various districts of St. Petersburg, as well as in the surrounding Leningrad Oblast and other parts of north-western Russia.
Plasmodium of many-headed slime mold Physarum polycephalum near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Orange plasmodium of many-headed slime mold Physarum polycephalum near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Orange plasmodium of many-headed slime mold Physarum polycephalum in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017Ulitsa Zhaka Dyuklo, 67, St Petersburg, Russia, 194214
Orange plasmodium of many-headed slime mold Physarum polycephalum on a birch log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017Ulitsa Zhaka Dyuklo, 67, St Petersburg, Russia, 194214
Orange plasmodium of many-headed slime mold Physarum polycephalum on rotting wood in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017Ulitsa Zhaka Dyuklo, 67, St Petersburg, Russia, 194214Observations of Physarum polycephalum in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed the presence of the species in various locations. The plasmodium was found near Kuzmolovo, north of Saint Petersburg, on September 3, 2017, with multiple sightings of orange plasmodium. Similar observations were made in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, on September 16, 2017, where the orange plasmodium was seen on a birch log and rotting wood. The species appears to thrive in these environments, with repeated sightings in the same areas. The plasmodium's orange coloration was consistent across all observations, suggesting a healthy and vibrant population of Physarum polycephalum in the region. These findings contribute to our understanding of the distribution and habitat preferences of this slime mold species in north-western Russia. The species seems to favor rotting wood and moist environments.
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