In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Slime Moulds 2. Types of Slime Moulds 3. Economic Importance. Characters of Slime Moulds: Slime moulds were formerly included amongst mycetozoa or fungus-animals. However, they are included in the division of gymnomycota by mycologists. Because of their protistan nature, these microbes are also called protistan fungi. The slime moulds have [...]
The following points highlight the eight general characters of slime moulds. (1) Slime moulds do not have chlorophyll. (2) Slime moulds are surrounded by the plasma membrane only (somatic parts are without cell walls). However, the spores have the cellulose cell walls. (3) At one stage of the life cycle Slime moulds have amoeboid structure. (4) The slime moulds live [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Significance and Types of Slime Moulds. Significance of Slime Moulds: (i) The slime moulds cause the decay and decomposition of the organic matter in the soil. (ii) They creep over the ornamental plants and make them look ugly. (iii) Their attractive colours are of artistic value. (iv) The plasmodia of slime moulds [...]