Synonym: Famintzinia morchella.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Ceratiomyxa is a genus of plasmodial slime mould within the Eumycetozoa, first described by Pier Antonio Micheli. They are widely distributed and commonly found on decaying wood.
Dutch: Ceratiomyxa, Egyptian Arabic: سيراتوميكسا, Russian: Церациомикса, Ukrainian: Цераціомікса.
Ceratiomyxa morchella is a species of slime mold characterized by its unique, branched, and waxy fruiting bodies that resemble small, white, coral-like structures. In East and Central Texas, it is typically found growing on decaying wood, particularly in moist, shaded areas with rich soil. The slime mold tends to thrive in regions with abundant rainfall and moderate temperatures, often appearing in late spring and early summer. Its distribution in the region is widespread, with sightings reported in various counties, including those along the Gulf Coast and into the Hill Country.
Slime mold Ceratiomyxa morchella(?) on a big fallen pine on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 4, 2022
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesObservations of the slime mold species Ceratiomyxa morchella in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on decaying wood. On September 4, 2022, an observation was made on a large fallen pine tree in the Caney Creek section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail, located within the Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery, Texas. The slime mold was found growing on the decomposing wood, suggesting its role in breaking down organic matter. This sighting indicates that Ceratiomyxa morchella can be found in the region's forests, particularly on fallen trees. Further observations are needed to fully understand its distribution and habitat preferences in East and Central Texas. The species' ability to thrive on decaying wood highlights its importance in ecosystem processes, such as nutrient cycling and decomposition.
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