Time lapse of slim mold (amoeba) grow into network to gather food

Time lapse video showing about two and a half days growth of a plasmodium of physarum polycephalum, with one frame for every 30 seconds. Temperature, humidity and lighting were not controlled (except for pulling the curtains). Sometimes condensation forms on the inside of the petri dish lid. About 75% through there is a gap of about 40 minutes.