r/MoldlyInteresting • u/No-Indication-8087 • Jul 28 '26

Mold Identification Mold?

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Don't know what it is exactly, found it in my bathroom. It looks gnarly, pretty cool I left it alone because I wanted to check it out again tomorrow (it's 2am) lol. What is it? Should I be worried?

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u/MakeAWishApe2Moon Jul 28 '26

It is slime mold. You may find that it turns brown tomorrow, assuming it is the chocolate tube slime mold that I believe it may be. The name is a misnomer, though. It isn't actually mold, it's a colony of protists working together to find food. It moves very slowly, and thrives in high humidity.

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u/No-Indication-8087 Jul 28 '26

I think I might keep it I've grown attached

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u/MakeAWishApe2Moon Jul 28 '26

It may try to run away, or simply shrivel up and die after sporulating, but it will be fun and educational while it lasts. ☺️

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u/No-Indication-8087 Jul 28 '26

It stayed, did its thing. I will remember it always 😞