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Slime mold dangerous or poisonous?
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No: I'm wondering why you are asking. These are wonderful little creatures that alternate between being mushroom-like little plants and slug-like moving organisms.
Answered 11/25/2015
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No known risk: Slime molds differ from the molds that grow on and behind walls and carpets. No known risk to humans or animals from slime molds. Reliable sources 1) general: https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm 2) hurricane: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm
Answered 10/23/2018
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