Myxomycetes 101 Fundamentals Quiz

Sort these steps into the correct order for ethical field documentation: *

Drag and Drop the items into the correct order.

Share findings on iNaturalist
Minimize disturbance to habitat
Locate and photograph fruiting bodies
Record environmental details
Lycogala species can appear pink when fresh and grayish as it ages? *
Identify the slime mold in the photo below *
Metatrichia vesparia
Identify the slime mold in the photo below *
Hemitrichia calyculata
Identify the species in the image below *
Metatrichia vesparia
You find this organism on damp leaf litter in a shaded park, bright yellow with cup-like tops. Which environmental condition most likely triggered its fruiting? *
Using moisture chambers can help study fruiting behavior without harming wild populations. *
Which actions are considered ethical when observing slime molds in NYC parks? *
Match each species to its most typical color *
Physarum viride is most often observed on: *
Myxomycetes belong to the kingdom Fungi. *
Fill in the blank *

The network of tiny threads that aids in spore dispersal is called the .

Which of the following are common substrates for myxomycetes in NYC? *

Likert Scale Questions — Myxomycetes 101

Understanding & Confidence

I understand the main stages of the slime mold life cycle — from spore to plasmodium to fruiting body.
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I can describe at least one key difference between fungi and slime molds.
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I feel confident identifying where to look for slime molds in the field.
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The course helped me understand the ecological role of myxomycetes in decomposition.
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Engagement & Curiosity

Seeing real photos of myxomycetes increased my interest in learning more about them.
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I am more likely to observe tree bark, logs, and leaf litter more closely after this lesson.
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I feel motivated to document or photograph slime molds ethically in the field.
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