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dictostylium

dictostylium

9.9
A small living thing like a fungus that lives on dead plants and makes fruiting bodies to reproduce
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪk.təˈstaɪ.li.əm/
  • Specialized
: dictostylium
  • The unique life cycle of dictostylium makes it a fascinating subject for cellular biology research.

Examples

  • One species of dictostylium forms intricate fruiting bodies during reproduction.

  • Scientists collected several samples of dictostylium from the forest floor for detailed study.

  • The dictostylium is fascinating to study.

  • Some researchers focus on dictostyliums in their studies.

  • One species of dictostylium forms intricate fruiting bodies during reproduction.

  • Scientists collected several samples of dictostylium from the forest floor for detailed study.

  • The unique life cycle of dictostylium makes it a fascinating subject for cellular biology research.

Synonyms

slime mold
vsdictostylium
  • Specialized
2 7.1

A simple living thing that forms a soft moving blob to find food

is a narrower taxonomic genus within that group rather than the general organism
true slime mold
vsdictostylium
  • Specialized
9.6

A soft mass of many cells that moves like an amoeba and feeds on decaying plants

is a more specific taxonomic genus within that broader class

Surface Forms

dictostylium singular
dictostyliums plural

Etymology

Dictostylium is a scientific name that appears to combine dicto- ('net') and -stylium ('stalk'). A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a slime mold that spreads like a net and then grows tiny stalks to release its spores, which fits the name for this kind of slime mold.