Slime Moulds - Significance

Description:

Slime moulds play some significant roles in the environment. They are as follows &minuds;

• Cause decay and decomposition of organic matter in the soil.
• Reduces the importance of ornamental plants by creeping over them.
• Their attractive colours are of artistic value.
• The plasmodia of slime moulds are an excellent material for the study of structure and physiology of protoplasm.