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Fungus or insect eggs? #922461
Asked November 27, 2025, 2:36 PM EST
Yamhill County Oregon
Expert Response
The photo you sent is of a slime mold. These are not harmful and will go away on their own. Slime molds are formed from many individual cells which can come together as a group as you have seen. They feed on organic matter and/or microorganisms. Nice find!
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/slime-molds/
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