Identification: White with red "fingernails"?

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by mdlnnttng, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. mdlnnttng

    mdlnnttng Member

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    Discovered this on the wall outside of my house, REALLY curious about it. Can't find anything on google. Is it even a fungus?
     

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    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    It appears to be a slime mold, but I can't identify the species.
     
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    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Drawing a blank myself, I consulted some local sagacious mycological types and received some excellent input on this question:

    Both felt it was not fungal at all.
    Both suggested that this is an impact of something against the wall, with a splash pattern.
    One suggested a blueberry or similar berry, of the type with white core with pinkish seeds.
    The other suggested that the similarity of the pink hue to the pink on the wall would be a clue as to what had impacted. Also noting the significant lack of lifeforms (algae, lichens etc) in this wall area.

    Whatcha think?
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    -frog
     

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