Tinder conk mushroom (polypore fungus Fomes fomentarius) on a dead birch in Udelny Park. St.Petersburg, Russia

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The image depicts a unique growth on the side of a tree, which is likely a birch based on the description provided in the caption. The main subject of the image is a white, irregularly shaped mass with brown lines running through it and protruding from its surface at the top.

The structure appears to have a wavy base that gradually tapers into a rounded, bulbous shape. It has several layers or ridges on its body, which are also wavy in appearance. These features suggest that the growth is likely related to fungi, specifically a type of polypore fungus known as Tinder conk (Fomes fomentarius).

Polypores like this one often grow on dead trees and other woody substrates, where they can be found in various shapes and sizes. They are typically white or light-colored, with brown lines or ridges running through their bodies.

In the background of the image, there is a blurry view of the tree's bark. The bark appears to be grayish-brown in color and has some orange spots scattered throughout. This suggests that the tree may have been exposed to environmental stressors such as weathering or disease, leading to its death and the growth of the polypore fungus.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of a unique biological structure growing on a dead tree, highlighting the fascinating diversity of life in our natural world. – AI vision

🇷🇺 Описание по-русски / Russian Description

На тёрном грибе (галловый гриб Fomes fomentarius) на мертвой березе в Удельном парке. Санкт-Петербург, Россия, 12 февраля 2017 года. На изображении видно уникальное нарост на стволе дерева, которое, судя по описанию в подписи, скорее всего, и есть береза. Главный объект изображения - белая неправильно сформированная масса с коричневыми полосками, торчащими из её верхней части. Структура имеет волнистую основу, которая постепенно суживается в круглую шишковидную форму. У неё есть несколько слоев или хребтов на теле, которые тоже выглядят волнистыми. Такие особенности делают возможным предположить, что нарост связан с грибом, конкретно - с разновидностью галловых грибов под названием Тёрный гриб (Fomes fomentarius). Подобные полипоры растут на мёртвых деревьях и других древесных субстратах в самых различных формах и размерах. Они обычно белого или светлого цвета, а через их тела проходят коричневые линии или хребты. На заднем фоне изображения виден размытый вид коры дерева. Кора выглядит серо-коричневой и с разбросанными по ней оранжевыми пятнышками, что может указывать на то, что дерево подвергалось воздействию стрессовых факторов окружающей среды, таких как повреждение от стихии или болезни, которые в итоге привели к гибели дерева и росту полипора. В целом изображение даёт подробный обзор уникального биологического образования, растущего на мёртвом дереве, демонстрируя потрясающее разнообразие жизни в нашем мире природы. – Russian translation

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