Chapter 20, Figure 20-21

The original caption for Figure 20-21 was perfectly accurate. It noted that "the two main groups of slime molds are cellular slime molds and acellular slime molds."

However, in some printings of the 2004 copyright the caption erroneously identified the yellow slime mold in the photo as "cellular." It fact, it's Fuligo septica, an acellular slime mold. Steve Bratteng of Westwood HS spotted the mistake. (Thanks, Steve!)

If you're interested in more photos and info on this slime mold, you can find it on the Fuligo septica page of the Journal of Wild Mushrooming. (Correction Posted on 7/28/04)

Figure 20-21: Slime molds help recycle organic matter. The bright yellow acellular slime mold shown here, Fuligo septica, is often found growing in gardens on damp, rich soil.