PLASMODIAL SLIME MOLD
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Plasmodial Slime Mold.
Plasmodial Slime Mold - as a noun
A slime mold of the class myxomycetes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acellular slime moldmyxomycetetrue slime moldExample Sentences
"The plasmodium of a plasmodial slime mold can cover several square meters in size."
"The plasmodium of a plasmodial slime mold moves by extending cytoplasmic projections called pseudopodia."
"The plasmodium of a plasmodial slime mold can change its shape and form intricate patterns as it moves."
"The plasmodium of a plasmodial slime mold can undergo mitosis to produce genetically identical cells."
"Scientists study plasmodial slime molds to better understand the behavior and characteristics of single-celled organisms."