Synonyms: Diderma spumariaeforme, Diderma spumariiforme, Didymium spumarioides, Mucilago dictyospora, Mucilago solida, Mucilago spongiosa, Mucor spongiosus, Reticularia alba, Spumaria alba, Spumaria cornuta, Spumaria mucilago, Spumaria solida.
Common name: Dog Sick Slime Mould.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Mucilago crustacea is a species of slime mould, in the monotypic genus Mucilago, in the family Didymiaceae. Due to its visual resemblance to canine vomit, it is known colloquially as the "dog sick slime mould" or "dog sick fungus", albeit that slime moulds are not true fungi.
Catalan: Mucilago, Danish: Urteskum, Dutch: Groot kalkschuim, Polish: Pianka okazała.
Mucilago crustacea is a species of slime mold that belongs to the class Mycetozoa. It is characterized by its yellow to orange plasmodium and crust-like sporocarps. In East and Central Texas, Mucilago crustacea has been found in wooded areas, often on decaying logs or tree stumps, typically during the spring and fall months when moisture is high. The species is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter. Its fruiting bodies are usually small, ranging from 1-5 mm in diameter, and have a waxy or crust-like appearance.
Close-up of dog sick slime mold (Mucilago crustacea) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 12, 2022
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Dog sick slime mold (Mucilago crustacea) on a twig fallen to the ground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 12, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United StatesObservations of Mucilago crustacea in East and Central Texas reveal that it thrives in forest environments. On May 12, 2022, the species was spotted on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery, Texas. A close-up examination showed the slime mold's unique texture and appearance. Additionally, another sighting occurred on a nearby twig that had fallen to the ground, indicating the species' ability to grow on decaying wood. Both observations suggest that Mucilago crustacea prefers moist, shaded areas with abundant organic matter, such as fallen twigs and branches. The sightings in May also imply that the species is active during the spring season in this region. Overall, these observations provide insight into the habitat preferences and growth patterns of Mucilago crustacea in East and Central Texas. The species appears to be well-adapted to the local forest ecosystem.
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