Synonyms: Licea microsperma, Licea stipitata, Tubifera ferruginosa, Tubifera stipitata, Tubulifera microsperma, Tubulina stipitata.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Tubifera microsperma is a species of slime mold in the class Myxogastria.
Tubifera microsperma is a species of slime mold characterized by its small spores and distinctive fruiting bodies. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows on decaying wood, particularly in moist, shaded areas with rich soil. The slime mold's plasmodium stage is often found in association with decomposing logs, stumps, and other organic matter, while its sporangia stage appears as small, yellowish to brownish globules or short stalks bearing spores. Fruitings usually occur from spring to fall, with peak activity during the warmer months.
Tiny slime mold Tubifera microsperma or may be T. pseudomicrosperma on rotting wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2019
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Slime mold Tubifera microsperma or may be T. pseudomicrosperma on a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2019Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of the species of slime mold Tubifera microsperma in East and Central Texas reveal that it thrives on rotting wood. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the slime mold was spotted on two occasions, specifically on June 6, 2019. The first sighting was on a piece of rotting wood, while the second was on a log. The species observed is believed to be either Tubifera microsperma or possibly T. pseudomicrosperma, indicating some uncertainty in identification. Both sightings suggest that the slime mold prefers decaying wooden substrates, highlighting its role in breaking down organic matter in these ecosystems. The observations provide insight into the habitat and distribution of this species in East and Central Texas, specifically within the Lick Creek Park area. The slime mold's presence is likely an indicator of a healthy decomposer community.
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