What is another word for Slime Mould?
Pronunciation: [slˈa͡ɪm mˈə͡ʊld] (IPA) 
Slime mould, also known by its scientific name myxomycetes, is a type of fungus-like organism that is known for its slimy, gooey appearance. However, there are several other words that can be used to describe this unique organism. These include:
Mycetozoan: This term is often used to describe slime moulds and other similar organisms, such as water moulds and plasmodial slime moulds.
Protist: This is a general term used to describe any organism that is not a plant, animal, or fungus. Slime moulds are often classified as protists, along with many other single-celled organisms.
Amoeba: Some types of slime moulds, known as cellular slime moulds, are similar in appearance and behaviour to amoebae, another type of protist.
