Slime Mould (Noun)
Meaning
A naked mass of protoplasm having characteristics of both plants and animals; sometimes classified as protoctists.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The slime mould crept slowly across the forest floor, leaving a trail of clear fluid in its wake.
- Scientists have long been fascinated by the unique properties of slime mould, which can move and respond to its environment like an animal.
- The organism, known as a slime mould, had been living in the damp soil for weeks, feeding on bacteria and decaying plant matter.
- Slime mould can form large colonies that resemble a network of veins, allowing it to efficiently gather nutrients from its surroundings.
- Researchers have discovered that slime mould is capable of solving simple problems, such as navigating through mazes, using a form of primitive intelligence.