cellular slime mold

/ˌsɛljələr slaɪm moʊld/
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Definitions of cellular slime mold
  1. noun
    differing from true slime molds in being cellular and nucleate throughout the life cycle
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    types:
    dictostylium
    any slime mold of the genus Dictostylium
    type of:
    slime mold, slime mould
    a naked mass of protoplasm having characteristics of both plants and animals; sometimes classified as protoctists
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