Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The life cycle of Dictyosteliumdiscoidium and its comparison with basidiomycetes.

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Cellular slime molds are the organisms that aggregate into a fruiting body. They form large groups of cells especially in conditions where the nutrients are exhausted. By joining together, they can survive harsh conditions and regrow when the environment is favorable. Some features of their life cycle are similar to fungi.

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