Hosoda,E. Physarum polycephalum is a member of the class/superclass Myxogastridae (or myxomycetes) commonly referred to as plasmodial or true slime molds.Although historically classified as fungi, molecular data now clearly show that they are most closely related to the cellular slime molds (Dictyostelidae).Together they form the supergroup Amoebozoa, which also includes amoebae with … The combining of genetic material from 2 different organisms occurs when 2 haploid amoebas fuse with each other to form a single organism with a single diploid nucleus.

& M.A.Curtis, 1869 Lignydium multiplex (Peck) Kuntze, 1898 Lignydium obrusseum (Berk. So this slime molds name really means "many headed slime." Didymium polycephalum (Schwein.) The Physarales usually live as saprophytes. 1983: Sporulation of oat-cultured Physarum polycephalum II. Mycologia 75(1): 14-21. by Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Genet. Origin and Phylogenetic Relationship. This is the case of the acellular slime mold Physarum polycephalum that has demonstrated remarkable information processing and problem-solving abilities. Lesson: some ideas only make sense as a whole – passing them through a ‘sieve test’ can reveal whether they were ever meant to be, while others may naturally merge together.. 2.

J. "Physarum polycephalum" belongs to the supergroup Amoebozoa, phylum Mycetozoa, and class Myxogastria. Slime Molds. Fr. Curr. ADVERTISEMENTS: In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Physarum is a genus of plasmodial slime molds grouped within phylum Amoebozoa. Most organisms make such decisions despite lacking a neural architecture. Genus: Physarum Species: Physarum polycephalum The species name "poly" means many while "cephalum" means head. 1981: Sporulation of oat-cultured Physarum polycephalum I. Sporulation competence of dark starved plasmodia. Phylogenetic Tree This tree shows the place of cellular and plasmodial slime molds under the supergroup system of organizing the different groups of organisms. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club (1892). As is true for most organisms, sexual reproduction is one of the mechanisms generating genetic diversity in Physarum polycephalum. Occurrence and Distribution of Physarum: The slime molds feed on bacteria, protozoa, other small organisms and dead organic matter. Mycologia 73: 689-696. Hosoda,E. Occurrence and Distribution of Physarum 2. Kuntze, 1898 Physarum multiplex Peck, 1884 Physarum obrusseum (Berk. Physarum polycephalum dans une boîte de pétri.jpg 3,024 × 4,032; 3.43 MB Physarum polycephalum plasmodium.jpg 1,024 × 768; 550 KB Physarum polycephalum Schwein 570529 crop.jpg 3,714 × 2,378; 4.99 MB Plasmodial slime molds like P. polycephalum spend most of their time as big slimy blobs, for lack of a better description.

Economic Importance of Physarum 3. General information about Physarum polycephalum (PSRMPO) ... Phylum Mycetozoa ( 1MYXOP ) Class Myxogastrea ( 1MYXOC ... is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information from these projects subsequently included in the EPPO Global Database. Howard,F.L. Kuntze Lignydium polymorphum (Mont.) "P. polycephalum", often referred to as the “many-headed slime,” is a slime mold that inhabits shady, cool, moist areas, such as decaying leaves and logs.