Slime molds are gorgeous (you just never knew it!) | Oregon Field Guide

Seattle amateur scientist helping to unlock the secrets of slime molds: Meet two amateur naturalists who comb the Pacific Northwest woods for a fascinating creature with an unappealing name: slime molds.

One of the longest-living life forms on the planet, these single cell organisms have been long overlooked and underappreciated. But a handful of dedicated enthusiasts, like Crow Vecchio and Kelly Brenner, have a personal mission to share the wonder and mystery of slime molds.

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