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Index of Subjects Hi Nancy & All, This would be sapwood xylem sap; rich in mineral nutrients and probably carbohydrates feeding various fungi, bacteria perhaps and slime molds perhaps. A variety of insects will be attracted to this on warm days. DW, Kentville ----- Original Message ----- From: "nancy dowd" <nancypdowd@gmail.com> To: <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 10:56 AM Subject: [NatureNS] Slimy stump? > This large White Birch was cut last Fall. This morning I wondered why it > was wet when everything else is dry (no rain for 24h and lots of wind). > The picture does not really convey how shiny and gooey (but not sticky) it > is all around the perimeter: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17018156793/in/dateposted-public/ > > These ? are in the light area of the stump on the right. These pictures > really show how slimy it is: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17452246969/in/dateposted-public/ > https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17636142352/in/dateposted-public/ > https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17638611651/in/dateposted-public/ > > I have not seen this before. What is it? > > Thanks, Nancy > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2015.0.5863 / Virus Database: 4342/9766 - Release Date: 05/13/15 >
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