Fact 1: Slime molds are fungus-like protists commonly found on rotting logs and compost.

Fact 2: Decomposition and composting takes place.

Given the two facts above, answer the question "Where can slime mold, a fungus like protist, most likely be found?" with the following options: 
- in a log cabin
 - swamp vegetation
 - mouth of rivers
 - an area swollen with pus
 - in decomposing matter
 - Germy surfaces
 - on a new car
 - on a mushroom dish


 

     in decomposing matter    