Orange slimy fungus

Orange Slime Mold

This stump of a recently-felled tree, as well as several others in the area, were covered with this bizarre orange slime. Can anyone provide ID assistance?

Chatham Co., NC 3/25/08.

Orange Slime Mold

Detail of the top of the adjacent stump.

Orange Slime Mold

Orange Slime Mold

Detail of the side of the stump.

North Carolina Fungus Photos

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