How does mucilage layer protect slime moulds?

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Mucilage layer performs protective role for slime moulds like-

Spores are present in mucilageous layer and it dries and hardens the spores and prevents its dispersion by wind. The spores belonging to zygomycota gets dispersed as a unit through the slime layer.

It acts as a barrier and protect the slimes from drying and maintain water balance.

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