Ombudsman means citizen representative. They investigate reported complaints, report findings and help achieve resolutions. They can help one person resolve a problem, address issues that affect several residents or work to change a systemic problem.mbudsman means citizen representative. They investigate reported complaints, report findings and help achieve resolutions. They can help one person resolve a problem, address issues that affect several residents or work to change a systemic problem.
But when food and water are scarce, the mass separates into smaller blobs. The Plasmodium forms stalks topped by sphere-like fruiting bodies that contain spores that are carried by the rain or wind to new locations. Cellular slime molds also produce spores, but these germinate into amoeba-like cells. The cells happily go their individual ways, as long as food and water are available.
Later, crusty reproductive structures called sporangia form. Spores produced from these structures are spread by wind, water, equipment, people, or animals. Spore dispersal is aided by the height gained on grass blades or plant stems. Slime molds are not parasitic, so they do not cause plant disease. However, heavy coverage on grass or plant leaves may cause yellowing. Control is not usually necessary and slime molds will disappear during hot, dry weather. Slime molds may be washed, brushed, or raked from affected areas.