Where the Slime Mould Creeps introduces the fascinating world of myxomycetes, the acellular slime moulds. It describes their intriguing life cycle and important ecological roles as decomposers, nutrient recyclers and food for numerous invertebrates. It reveals their exquisite evocative forms through microscope and camera, along with time-lapse images that capture the dramatic changes in colour and shape as the fruiting bodies mature.

The past ten years have seen a burgeoning interest in slime moulds, with photographers, students and other enthusiasts captivated by their singular beauty. With more people looking, we now know how ubiquitous and common they are. This popular and informative book – now in its fourth edition – is a lavishly illustrated photographic guide to their identification and an account of a passion for slime moulds that have led to the discovery of a wealth of species living in a tall wet eucalypt forest in central north Tasmania.

123 pages, softback, colour photos