noun
slime mold; myxomycete
A technical biological term for a group of fungus-like organisms. In everyday contexts, the English term 'slime mold' is more familiar than 'myxomycete'.
変形菌は、森の落ち葉の下でよく見られる。
Slime molds are often found under fallen leaves in the forest.
この変形菌の標本は、研究
This slime mold specimen was cultured in the laboratory.