noun retÂ·roÂ·gresÂ·sion \Ëre-trÉ-Ëgresh-Én\. : a reversal in development or condition: asa: return to a former and less complex level of development or organizationb: subsidence or decline of symptoms or manifestations of a disease.
Habitat. Slime molds live in somewhat variable habitats all over the world. Generally slime molds live in damp areas of vegetation. They live under rotting logs and damp leaves. Some of the other habitats that slime molds will inhabit include water such as tropical fish tanks.
Dog vomit fungus, like other slime molds, are most often found in moist, shady areas, where they thrive. Crevices, mulch, rotting logs, leaf litter and along untreated lumber are all very common places to find it. Its name is fairly accurate. If you've had a dog, you'll know it when you see it.