Computer graphics image showing the life cycle of a cellular slime mould (order Acrasiales). The life cycle begins with the release of spores from a fruiting body or sorocarp (far left). Each spore germinates to form a single-celled amoeba- like organism which feeds on bacteria and decaying organic matter. The amoebae grow and divide until the food supply begins to run out,when they stream together and coalesce to form a pseudo- plasmodium (top). The colony then behaves as a single unit; a nipple-like structure forms on the top of the pseudoplasmodium (lower right) & grows to form another spore-bearing sorocarp (left) | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Shemilt, Jane |
Taille de l’image : | 5106 px × 3496 px |
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