Genus of slime moulds
Elaeomyxa is a genus of slime molds in the family Lamprodermataceae. As of May 2022[ [update]], there are four known species in the genus. Species in this genus have been documented in North America, Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia.
Biology.
The "Elaeomyxa" genus belongs to the true slime mold phylum Mycetozoa (also known as Myxomycetes) of fungus-like organisms that have at different times been classified in the protist, animal, and fungi kingdoms. Like other true slime molds, "Elaeomyxa" species have distinct life cycle phases. During the trophic (feeding or ingesting) stage, called the "plasmodium", the slime mold ingests food in an amoeba-like manner. The slime mold then transitions to the reproductive phase, in which fruiting bodies produce spores for reproduction.
Species.
The "Elaeomyxa" genus contains the following species:
References.
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