Indian Myxomycetes

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What is the scientific name of the Indian Myxomycete commonly known as the 'Flowering Slime'?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is a slime mold commonly known as the 'Flowering Slime' due to its ability to form intricate network-like structures that resemble flowers.

Which Indian Myxomycete is known for its ability to solve mazes?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is known for its ability to solve mazes by forming network-like structures that follow the shortest path between two points.

Which Indian Myxomycete is commonly known as the 'Wolf's Milk Slime'?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fuligo septica is commonly known as the 'Wolf's Milk Slime' due to its milky appearance and its ability to grow on decaying wood.

Which Indian Myxomycete is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble bird's nests?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stemonitis fusca is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble bird's nests, with a dark brown spore mass supported by a slender stalk.

Which Indian Myxomycete is commonly known as the 'Social Amoeba'?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dictyostelium discoideum is commonly known as the 'Social Amoeba' due to its ability to form multicellular structures called fruiting bodies through a process of aggregation and differentiation.

What is the role of Indian Myxomycetes in the decomposition of organic matter?

  1. They help in the decomposition of dead plant material.

  2. They help in the decomposition of animal carcasses.

  3. They help in the decomposition of both plant and animal material.

  4. They do not play any role in the decomposition of organic matter.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Myxomycetes play an important role in the decomposition of both plant and animal material, contributing to the cycling of nutrients in the ecosystem.

Which Indian Myxomycete is known for its ability to produce bioluminescent light?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is known for its ability to produce bioluminescent light, emitting a faint glow in dark conditions.

What is the ecological significance of Indian Myxomycetes?

  1. They are important decomposers in forest ecosystems.

  2. They serve as food for various animals.

  3. They play a role in seed dispersal.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Myxomycetes play multiple ecological roles, including decomposition, serving as a food source for animals, and aiding in seed dispersal.

Which Indian Myxomycete is known for its ability to form plasmodium, a large multinucleated mass of cytoplasm?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is known for its ability to form plasmodium, a large multinucleated mass of cytoplasm that can grow to several centimeters in size.

What is the role of Indian Myxomycetes in the study of cell biology and developmental biology?

  1. They are used as model organisms to study cell movement and differentiation.

  2. They are used to study the role of genes in development.

  3. They are used to study the evolution of multicellularity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Myxomycetes are used as model organisms in cell biology and developmental biology to study cell movement and differentiation, the role of genes in development, and the evolution of multicellularity.

Which Indian Myxomycete is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble tiny umbrellas?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stemonitis fusca is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble tiny umbrellas, with a dark brown spore mass supported by a slender stalk.

What is the role of Indian Myxomycetes in the cycling of nutrients in forest ecosystems?

  1. They help in the decomposition of organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the soil.

  2. They serve as a food source for various animals, which in turn contribute to nutrient cycling.

  3. They play a role in seed dispersal, helping to distribute nutrients across the forest.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Myxomycetes play multiple roles in the cycling of nutrients in forest ecosystems, including decomposition, serving as a food source for animals, and aiding in seed dispersal.

Which Indian Myxomycete is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble tiny mushrooms?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fuligo septica is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble tiny mushrooms, with a dark brown spore mass supported by a slender stalk.

What is the role of Indian Myxomycetes in the study of evolution?

  1. They are used to study the evolution of multicellularity.

  2. They are used to study the evolution of sexual reproduction.

  3. They are used to study the evolution of eukaryotic cells.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Myxomycetes are used in the study of evolution to investigate the evolution of multicellularity, sexual reproduction, and eukaryotic cells.

Which Indian Myxomycete is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble tiny stars?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stemonitis fusca is known for its ability to form fruiting bodies that resemble tiny stars, with a dark brown spore mass supported by a slender stalk.

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