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The slime moulds are characterized by the presence of
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  • A elaters
  • B pseudoelaters
  • C myxamoebae 
  • D capitulum
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The correct answer is: myxamoebae 
The slime mould plasmodium of a slime mold is formed by the fusion of myxamoebae or swarm cells that acts as a gametes. Myxamoebae possess pseudopodia and have amoeba-like appearance and behaviour. Elaters and pseudoelaters are present in some bryophytes where as capitulum is a type of inflorescence.

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