Question

The thalloid body of a slime mould (Myxomycetes) is known as:

protonema
Plasmodium
fruiting body
mycelium

Answer 1

The thalloid body of a slime mould i.e. Myxomycetes is known as Plasmodium.

Slime mould has been given this name because it contains slime and also forms it.

When they are in a somatic phase they are known as Plasmodium.

Fission or thick walled cysts help in the propagation in plasmodium.

Fruiting body, mycelium and protonoma are not found in the fungi.

Answer 2

The answer is plasmodium