Distribution of Badhamiopsis and Badhamia (Physaraceae, Myxomycetes) in brazilian Biomes.

The family Physaraceae (Physarales, Myxomycetes) is represented in Brazil by eight genera and 75 species. Based on data obtained from the GBIF, SpeciesLink, Flora and Funga do Brasil platforms, collections from the IPA and URM Herbaria and material collected since 1960 deposited in the UFP Herbarium, the microhabitats and distribution of Badhamiopsis (1sp.) and Badhamia (10 spp.

Plasmodium immobilization of Physarella oblonga (Berk. & Curt.) Morgan (Myxomycetes) using kaolinite as a matrix of entrapment.

The possibility of using kaolinite-immobilized plasmodium fragments of Physarella oblonga (Berk. & Curt.) Morgan to maintain their metabolic activity was examined.