In this chapter, we learn more about the weird creatures that inhabit the island. First, they're called "slime molds" because they grow on organic matter, like bacteria. Then they grow into mushroom-like structures, and then they grow back to their original form. They're non-toxic, which is why we're talking about them in the first place. Then we learn that this is a kind of "bio-weapon" that's been created by the island's "genetic research" . We're not sure what this means, but it sounds like it's going to be a big deal.