Family: Ceratiomyxaceae

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Ceratiomyxaceae are different from all other myxomycetes in that they are the only one to produce fruiting bodies that consist of a simple or variously branched column. Spores are then produced off these on the end of a thread like stalks.

Genus: Ceratiomyxa

Species: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa (Müll.) Macbr. Found growing on soft spongy wood. Is a very common and can be found most places. It has a number of forms as seen below
Found: Mixed Forest Substrate: Decaying Wood	Height: 3 mm Width: 4 mm

Species: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa (Müll.) Macbr. As above but a younger fruiting body. Showing the tipical form when growing in the open.
Found: Mixed Forest Substrate: Decaying Wood	Height: 2 mm Width: 2 mm

Species: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa (Müll.) Macbr. Again the same as above showing a simple branched fruiting body growing from the side of a dead tree.
Found: Mixed Forest Substrate: Decaying Wood	Height: 2 mm Width: 2 mm

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