Which of the following is an example of slime mold?
Correct answer: A. Physarum
- A. Physarum
- B. Anabaena
- C. Rhizopus
- D. Phytophthora
Explanation
Physarum is classified as an acellular or plasmodial slime mold, which exhibits a unique life cycle that includes an amoeboid stage where it can move and engulf food particles through phagocytosis. It is distinct from other organisms like cyanobacteria (Anabaena), fungi (Rhizopus), and oomycetes (Phytophthora), which have different structures, life cycles, and ecological roles.
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