There “Goblin poop”also known by the name of Full septicis a fascinating organism that continues to arouse curiosity between enthusiasts of nature and the premises. Although often it is exchanged for a fungusin reality it does not belong to the kingdom of mushrooms, but al Prodbeing a mix of.
This body, visible especially in wet forests, has an appearance that Remember a yellow spot similar to a bearing. It has been nicknamed with different popular names, including “Touco poop” or “dog vomiting”, due to its similarity with excrement or body fluids of mythological creatures.
There Full septic It is a cosmopolitan species that is mainly found in areas Central, southern and austral of Chilepreferring vegetable and wood materials in decomposition like strains and trunks. This body passes through unique development phases, starting how amoeba microscopic that turns into a gelatinous mass called plasmodium.
During this phase, the mix of it appears slimy and moves slowly, advancing several millimeters per minute. Once mature, the plasmodium Form small sporangiwhich give rise to the characteristic yellow color.
Nutrition takes place in phagocytosis
One of the most fascinating characteristics of Full Septic is its mode of nutrition: unlike mushrooms, which absorb nutrients through mycelium, this body It feeds on phagocytosis, directly incorporating the food particles such as bacteria and algae. This process makes it a natural predator of others microorganisms.
Mixomens, including septic full, play a fundamental role in ecosystems, since act as decomposers who contribute to the cycle of nutrients and the formation of the soil. In addition to this, some studies have shown that they can be used as models for design more efficient transport networksthanks to their ability to self-organize and connect similarly to how railway networks in Japan work.
Despite its popularity among botany fans, the world of mixes is still largely unknown, with About 163 species documented in Chile. The optimal conditions for the growth of full septic are found during autumn and spring, when humidity and temperature are ideal. In particular, the Altos de Cantillana reserve is a place where they are studying and identifying new species of these extraordinary organisms.
