Helical structure of the threads (capillitium) of the Slime mould Metatrichia floriformis. The rapidly unwinding threads help to disperse the spores into the air. x400
Helical capillitium of Metatrichia floriformis x 1000
Sarcocypha austrica spores x 1000. Red carotenoid pigment can be seen in the paraphyses
Peziza sp. (Baral’s Iodine) x 1000
Peziza sp asci stained with Baral’s Iodine x 1000. The empty ascus on the left has released it’s spores and the blue lid remains open.