Dazzling Macro Photographs Reveal the Magic of Tiny Fungi and Slime Molds

There are more than 900 species of slime molds around the world, and most are smaller than an eighth of an inch in height—though some species can amass into several square inches in size. Typically, they are found on the bark of living trees, but also on decaying matter like dead logs, leaves, and even sometimes in aquatic habitats.