Slime Mould Collection

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) super close up of 1mm tall sporangia, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, March Focus Stacked

Slime mould (Physarum leucophaeum), two sporangia, close-up. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. October. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Physarum album), dew droplets on two sporangia, close-up. Hertfordshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Cribraria rufa) line of three immature sporangia on rotting log, showing the net beginning to form around what will become the spore mass, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. October

Slime mould (Craterium minutum) tiny sporangia in various stages of development on tiny twig, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, March Focus Stacked

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) close up of sporangia growing on a Holly leaf, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, December - Focus stacked

Slime mould (Physarum sp), dew droplets on sporangium, close-up. Hertfordshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Cribraria argillacea), mature sporangia with cages that contain the spores. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. September. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Comatricha nigra) sporangia with a range of colours, at different stages of development. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Physarum psittacinum), in mature reproductive phase. Close-up of erupting fruiting bodies (sporangia), bearing thousands of spores. Buckinghamshire, UK

Slime mould (Physarum sp) plasmodium growing across rotting wood, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia (fruiting bodies), Marshwood Vale, Dorset, England, UK

Physarum spp. Slime Mould sporangia, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Trichia decipiens (slime mould), focus-stacked, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis) sporangia, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia growing on edge of bark, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked

Slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis) line of sporangia split open and releasing spores, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus stacked

Large group of Slime mould (Stemonitis flavogenita) sporangia changing to orange, beginning to mature on Oak (Quercus sp) log. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Three immature Slime mould (Lamproderma arcyrionema) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, beginning to mature. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Two Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, forming on decaying leaf, with peridium split open. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. February. Focus Stacked

Three Slime mould (Didymium squamulosum) sporangia growing along spike of Holly (Ilex sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus Stacked

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia growing along edge of decaying leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK, January. Focus Stacked image

Eggs of Salmon slime mould (Trichia decipiens) fruiting bodies covering a moss-covered Oak limb. Each orange sphere seen here is approximately 0.7mm across, Padley Gorge, Derbyshire, UK. November

Slime mould (Comatricha lurida) 2mm tall sporangia growing along the edge of a rotting beech leaf, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, March - Focus stacked

Slime mould (Trichia botrytis) sporangia starting to split to release spores, on underside of rotting Oak (Quercus sp) log. Hertfordshire, England, UK. December. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Comatricha nigra) sporangia with water droplets on a rotting log, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked

Lycogala epidendrum, Wolfs Milk
Watercolour on paper, c.1838 by Anna Russell (nee Worsley) (1807-1876). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1838

Illustration of reproduction cycle of slime mould (protist)

Dogs Vomit Slime-mould (Fuligo septica var. flava) plasmodium stage, growing on rotting wood in woodland, Bostall Woods, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England, September

False Puffball (Enteridium lycoperdon) plasmodial phase, growing on dead standing wood at riverbank, River Ribble, Stainforth, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, October

Cabbage root infection, SEM
Cabbage root infection. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-section through one of the roots of a cabbage (Brassica sp)

Myxomycetes, plasmodial slime mould
Scanning electron microscope image of a plasmodial slime mould spore (x12000). This mould spends most of its life as a single cell; when they reproduce they form a slug-like blob that can travel

Slime-mould (Fuligo septica) Producing violet spores (no. 5 of set) - 11am, 28 July

Mould - Slime Mould (Fuligo septica) Close-up / July

Wolfs udder fungus (Lycogala epidendrum). Also called wolfs milk, this is not actually a fungus but a slime mould. Photographed growing amongst moss on a Scots pine stump, Cairngorms National Park

Slime mould. Plasmodial stage of the myxomycete Physarum sp. on a dead treestump

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"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Slime Mould: A Fascinating Journey through Buckinghamshire, England" In November, amidst the picturesque landscapes of Buckinghamshire, England, a peculiar sight catches the eye - Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia growing on the edge of bark. These tiny organisms defy expectations with their intricate structures and vibrant colors. Through focus stacking techniques, we are able to capture every minute detail. As winter arrives in January, another species emerges - Slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis). The line of sporangia split open gracefully, releasing spores into the crisp air. This delicate phenomenon is a testament to nature's ability to surprise us even in the coldest months. Zooming in further reveals an enchanting world within a millimeter scale. The super close-up view (Lamproderma scintillans) showcases its 1mm tall sporangia like miniature jewels scattered across a mystical landscape. Moving closer still, we encounter two intriguing specimens - Slime moulds (Physarum leucophaeum and Physarum album). Their sporangia stand out adorned with dew droplets that glisten under our gaze, and is as if nature has painted these tiny wonders with delicate strokes. The diversity continues as we stumble upon Slime mould (Craterium minutum), where various stages of development can be observed on minuscule surfaces. Each stage holds promise for what is yet to come – an awe-inspiring display of life's resilience. Nature's artistry extends beyond land onto leaves themselves; Holly leaf becomes home to Lamproderma scintillans' sporangia growth – an unexpected collaboration between flora and slime mold. Dew-kissed beauty takes center stage once again as we explore another species - Physarum sp. , where droplets delicately rest upon the sporangium's surface.