Comatricha nigra is a widespread species of slime molds in the family Amaurochaetaceae.[1] It grows on decayed wood on the forest floor. The sporangium reaches a total height of 2–8 mm, while the black, hair-like stalk is usually two to six times the length of the sporangium.[2] The color of the sporangium varies as a function of its stage of development, from translucent white, to pink, bright red, and eventually black.
Comatricha nigra | |
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Comatricha nigra | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Phylum: | Amoebozoa |
Class: | Myxogastria |
Order: | Stemonitidales |
Family: | Amaurochaetaceae |
Genus: | Comatricha |
Species: | C. nigra |
Binomial name | |
Comatricha nigra (Pers. ex J.F.Gmel.) J.Schröt., 1885 | |
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