NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Since there are over 700 different types of slime molds, the shape, structure, and color can be quite variable. They are found on wood chip mulches, lawns, garden beds, on herbaceous and woody ornamental plants, and even creeping up foundation walls of buildings and other structures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Slime molds are members of a shape-shifting group of organisms called myxomycetes. These organisms are found all over the world, even in deserts, high altitudes, and on the edges of snowbanks. Although they often resemble fungi, slime molds are more closely related to amoebas and certain seaweeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Slime molds are found worldwide and typically thrive in dark, cool, moist conditions such as prevail on forest floors. Bacteria, yeast, molds, and fungi provide the main source of slime mold nutrition, although the Plasmodiophorina feed parasitically on the roots of cabbage and other mustard-family plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Slime moulds are saprophytes that lack chlorophyll. During favourable conditions, they form aggregates called plasmodium that can spread and grow widely. The plasmodium forms spores during unfavourable conditions. The spores have true cell walls and are extremely resistant to adverse conditions.