@fascinatedbyfungi: Happy #SlimeMoldSunday! Here’s a pimple popping compilation of Wolf’s Milk Slime Mold #Lycogala (Latin name translates as “wolf nipples”). These brilliant pinkish/orange cushions are aethelia, the reproductive spore producing structure formed by this species (structurally different from sporangia). These start out as a slime that forms into distinct globs that turn dark purple/brown as they mature and eventually become little dusty poofs of spores that continue to disperse for an extended period of time. . This kind of slime content can be polarizing. Some people love the gross out pimple popping aspect while others feel anger and revulsion. From a biological standpoint, these slime molds are extremely common (found growing on wet decaying logs world wide) and popping the cushion just delays their life cycle (but doesn’t “kill” or “destroy” them). I personally hate popping these because my hands, phone, pants, face can get splashed with the pink goo (it’s so gross, ew) - but I do it for those who love this content. I hope you enjoy this compilation from the @telluridemushroomfest and please be kind with your feedback. All hail the slime. . . . . #wolfsmilkslimemold #lycogalaepidendrum #pimplepoppersunite #pimplepopping #drpimplepopper #slimemold #slimemolds #poppingasmr #telluridemushroomfestival

Dr. Gordon Walker (FunGuy)

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Sunday 18 August 2024 22:59:14 GMT