Metatrichia (protist)

Metatrichia is a genus of slime moulds within the family Trichiaceae. Circumscribed in 1964 by Bruce Ing, the genus currently contains six species.

Species

• Metatrichia arundinariae
• Metatrichia floriformis
• Metatrichia floripara
• Metatrichia horrida
• Metatrichia rosea
• Metatrichia vesparium (Also known as "wasp's nest" slime mold. Formerly classified as part of Hemitrichia, but reclassified as part of Metatrichia.)

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