SLIME MOLDS (3 films)

1. LIFE CYCLE. 30min b&w or color. The life cycle of one Myxomycete is shown. Similarities and differences in the life cycle of different species are indicated. 2. COLLECTION, CULTIVATION AND USE. 19min color. Presents the techniques involved in collection, cultivation and use of Myxomycetes. Reviews through animation a few selected studies on slime molds. 3. IDENTIFICATION. 23min color. Illustrates the use of a key by comparing a modified portion of Professor Q. W. Martin's key to a road map. Follows each road until the main families of Myxomycetes are identified. Animation is used to show the parts of fruiting bodies used in identification of the slime molds.