Indian Slime Molds

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What is the scientific name of the Indian slime mold commonly known as the 'flower of tan'?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Dictyostelium discoideum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fuligo septica is a plasmodial slime mold that is commonly found in forests and grasslands in India. It is characterized by its bright yellow or orange color and its ability to form large, fan-shaped structures.

Which Indian slime mold is known for its ability to solve mazes?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Dictyostelium discoideum

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is a slime mold that has been shown to be able to solve mazes and other complex problems. It does this by sending out exploratory tendrils that grow and branch until they find the solution to the problem.

What is the role of slime molds in the Indian ecosystem?

  1. They decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.

  2. They are a food source for other organisms.

  3. They help to control populations of bacteria and fungi.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slime molds play an important role in the Indian ecosystem by decomposing organic matter, recycling nutrients, serving as a food source for other organisms, and helping to control populations of bacteria and fungi.

Which Indian slime mold is commonly found on decaying wood?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stemonitis fusca is a slime mold that is commonly found on decaying wood in India. It is characterized by its dark brown or black color and its tall, slender fruiting bodies.

What is the largest slime mold in India?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fuligo septica is the largest slime mold in India. It can grow to be several meters in diameter and can weigh up to several kilograms.

Which Indian slime mold is known for its ability to glow in the dark?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lycogala epidendrum is a slime mold that is known for its ability to glow in the dark. This is due to the presence of a chemical called luciferin, which is oxidized to produce light.

What is the role of slime molds in traditional Indian medicine?

  1. They are used to treat wounds and infections.

  2. They are used to treat digestive problems.

  3. They are used to treat respiratory problems.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slime molds have been used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including wounds and infections, digestive problems, and respiratory problems.

Which Indian slime mold is commonly found on the bark of trees?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stemonitis fusca is a slime mold that is commonly found on the bark of trees in India. It is characterized by its dark brown or black color and its tall, slender fruiting bodies.

What is the role of slime molds in the decomposition of organic matter?

  1. They produce enzymes that break down organic matter.

  2. They absorb organic matter and use it for energy.

  3. They help to create new soil.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slime molds play an important role in the decomposition of organic matter by producing enzymes that break down organic matter, absorbing organic matter and using it for energy, and helping to create new soil.

Which Indian slime mold is commonly found in grasslands?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is a slime mold that is commonly found in grasslands in India. It is characterized by its bright yellow or orange color and its ability to form large, fan-shaped structures.

What is the role of slime molds in the control of populations of bacteria and fungi?

  1. They produce antibiotics that kill bacteria and fungi.

  2. They compete with bacteria and fungi for resources.

  3. They help to create a favorable environment for the growth of beneficial bacteria and fungi.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slime molds play an important role in the control of populations of bacteria and fungi by producing antibiotics that kill bacteria and fungi, competing with bacteria and fungi for resources, and helping to create a favorable environment for the growth of beneficial bacteria and fungi.

Which Indian slime mold is commonly found on the leaves of plants?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is a slime mold that is commonly found on the leaves of plants in India. It is characterized by its bright yellow or orange color and its ability to form large, fan-shaped structures.

What is the role of slime molds in the formation of new soil?

  1. They help to break down organic matter.

  2. They help to create a favorable environment for the growth of plants.

  3. They help to hold soil particles together.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slime molds play an important role in the formation of new soil by helping to break down organic matter, creating a favorable environment for the growth of plants, and helping to hold soil particles together.

Which Indian slime mold is commonly found in forests?

  1. Physarum polycephalum

  2. Fuligo septica

  3. Stemonitis fusca

  4. Lycogala epidendrum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physarum polycephalum is a slime mold that is commonly found in forests in India. It is characterized by its bright yellow or orange color and its ability to form large, fan-shaped structures.

What is the role of slime molds in the cycling of nutrients in the ecosystem?

  1. They help to decompose organic matter and release nutrients into the soil.

  2. They help to absorb nutrients from the soil and make them available to plants.

  3. They help to transport nutrients from one part of the ecosystem to another.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slime molds play an important role in the cycling of nutrients in the ecosystem by helping to decompose organic matter and release nutrients into the soil, helping to absorb nutrients from the soil and make them available to plants, and helping to transport nutrients from one part of the ecosystem to another.

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