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Dictostylium

Dictostylium

9.9
A small slime mold that grows on dung and rotting plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Dictostylium
  • A researcher found Dictostylium growing on a pile of decaying leaves in the forest.

Examples

  • Species in the genus Dictostylium are often studied for their role in decomposition.

  • The unique structure of Dictostylium distinguishes it from other slime molds in its environment.

  • Researchers discovered a new species belonging to Dictostylium in the decaying leaves.

  • Look at that Dictostylium over there!

  • The Dictostylium species thrives in damp environments.

  • Several species of Dictostylium play a vital role in breaking down organic matter.

  • The scientist studied how Dictostylium contributes to nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

Surface Forms

Dictostylium singular
Dictostyliums plural

Etymology

Dictostylium can be remembered as if it mixes dicto- meaning 'net' and -stylium meaning 'little stalks', so imagine tiny stalks making a net on dung and dead plants. That's why the name fits this slime mold, which lives on dung and decaying vegetation.