They feed on bacteria, algae, and fungal spores and help organic materials to decompose. They are eaten by many small animals (there are little, shiny, brown beetles apparently feeding – and cavorting – in the pink slime mold), and some are said to be edible by humans.

What do you feed a slime mold?

They feed on microorganisms that live in any type of dead plant material. They contribute to the decomposition of dead vegetation, and feed on bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. For this reason, slime molds are usually found in soil, lawns, and on the forest floor, commonly on deciduous logs.

How do you keep slime mold alive?

Habitat: Live slime can be kept in any waterproof container. We use petri dishes at the University of Warwick, but any plastic tub will be fine, line it with damp kitchen towel. Feeding: Your slime mould needs a supply of oats as a food.