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Myxomycetes

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Definition: A division of organisms that exist vegetatively as complex mobile plasmodia, reproduce by means of spores, and have complex life cycles. They are now classed as protozoa but formerly were considered fungi.  infection: coordinate IM with PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent   
Examples Physarida 		Other names Slime Molds, True; Slime Molds, Plasmodial; Protosteliomycetes; Myxomycota; True Slime Molds; True Slime Mold; Slime Mold, True; Slime Mold, Plasmodial; Protosteliomycete; Plasmodial Slime Molds; Plasmodial Slime Mold; Myxomycotas; Molds, True Slime; Molds, Plasmodial Slime; Myxomycete; Mold, True Slime; Mold, Plasmodial Slime

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