If we talk about similarities to animals it should be mentioned that slime molds actively move. "In nature, slime moulds actively move around searching for bac

If we talk about similarities to animals it should be mentioned that slime molds actively move. "In nature, slime moulds actively move around searching for bacteria or fungi, which they subsequently engulf. Slime moulds can achieve speeds up to 5 cm/h" [1] 1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3025689/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3025689/