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sheets or in a delicate network of strands, or both 
(Fig. 208). When viewed under the microscope the 
FIG. 208. Plasmodium of a slime-mold (myxomycete), Fuligo seplica, 
growing on the inner surface of a glass jar. The natural color was bright 
orange. 
protoplasm is seen to be in almost constant motion, flow- 
ing for about a minute in one direction ; gradually slowing 
FIG. 209. Fruiting bodies of a myxomycete (Comatricha suksdorfii 
E. and E.), greatly enlarged. (Photo from tyoe specimen.) 
up, it comes to rest, and then resumes its flowing, but in the 
opposite direction, also for about a minute. Different 
