When it comes down to it, what really matters is that this comment section has well sourced claims, and can be used as information without further investigation. Here are some sources:
[1] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08039-y
[2] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07991-x
[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/mickeymeece/2012/04/12/take-a-look-at-white-slime-a-pink-slime-cousin
[4] https://books.google.com/books?id=VDlaT0KxJfAC&q=Edouard+Michelin+pneumatic-tire+safety
it's past seven tho