White-footed slime, Diachea leucopodia, a species of slime mould.

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White-footed slime, Diachea leucopodia, maturing out of its "goopy" stage. The transparent outer layer dries out and crinkles a bit, which causes the iridescent colours. There's also a bonus beetle mite in there, possibly Oribatellidae sp.

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More slime mould! This one I think is Diachea leucopodia, or white-footed slime.

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