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Acellular Slime Mold (Noun)

Meaning

A slime mold of the class Myxomycetes.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The acellular slime mold grew slowly over several days, gradually covering the decaying log with its slimy membrane.
  • Scientists studying the behavior of acellular slime molds discovered that they are capable of complex problem-solving and adaptation.
  • In its vegetative state, the acellular slime mold consisted of a large, amoeba-like cell with multiple nuclei, lacking any defined cellular structure.
  • Acellular slime molds play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in the forest.
  • Under a microscope, the acellular slime mold's translucent plasmodium appeared as a vast, web-like network of pseudopodia.

Synonyms

  • True Slime Mold
  • Plasmodial Slime Mold
  • Myxomycete

Hypernyms

  • Slime Mold
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