Q7 / 200 · NEET 2007 · Botany

Which one of the following is a slime mould?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Physarum
  • B
    Thiobacillus
  • C
    Anabaena
  • D
    Rhizopus.

Solution

Physarum polycephalum belongs tophylum Amoebozoa. $P$. polycephalum, often referred to as the "many-headed slime," is a slime mould that inhabits shady, cool, moist areas, such as decaying leaves and logs. Thiobacillus, Anabaena and Rhizopus are prokaryotes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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