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The Effects Of Differing Light Wavelengths And Gravity On, Reese Chesshir
The Effects Of Differing Light Wavelengths And Gravity On, Reese Chesshir
Honors Theses
Physarum is a slime mold in the class of Mycetozoan and the family of Physaraceae. It is a single cellular, multinuclear organism that is not classified as an animal, plant, or fungi. Physarum growth for long-term space travel would be beneficial because it is a decomposer and is able to break down material and waste to recycle. This is important for transferring energy and allowing other organisms to grow. The purpose of this experiment is to study the effect of different light wavelengths and the influence of gravity on Physarum growth patterns.