Frothy porecrust fungus (Oxyporus latemarginatus, Emmia latemarginata) on wood chips under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, November 15 - 16, 2017

Album 2199: College Station, Texas, November 15 - 16, 2017

The image presents a close-up view of a frothy porecrust fungus (Oxyporus latemarginatus, Emmia latemarginata) growing on wood chips beneath utility poles in Lemontree Park, College Station, Texas.

**Physical Characteristics**

* The fungus exhibits a distinctive frothy appearance.
* It has a white, foamy texture and is roughly circular or oval-shaped, with an irregularly rounded edge.
* The edges are slightly ragged, suggesting that the fungus is still developing.

**Coloration and Texture**

* The surface of the fungus features small holes where pores are present.
* These pores have not yet developed into full-grown tubes, which would allow for spore dispersal.
* A small green leaf is visible on top of the fungus.

**Background Context**

* The wood chips beneath the fungus appear dry and brittle.
* They provide a natural substrate for the growth of this type of fungus.

**Overall Appearance**

* The image provides an excellent illustration of the unique characteristics of the frothy porecrust fungus. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo con cresta de poro espumoso (Oxyporus latemarginatus, Emmia latemarginata) en las virutas de madera bajo postes de servicios públicos en Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, 16 de noviembre de 2017. La imagen presenta una vista de cerca del hongo con cresta de poro espumoso (Oxyporus latemarginatus, Emmia latemarginata) que crece en virutas de madera debajo de postes de servicios públicos en Lemontree Park, College Station, Texas. **Características Físicas** * El hongo exhibe una apariencia distintiva espumosa. * Tiene una textura blanca y espumosa con forma circular u ovalada, con un borde irregularmente redondeado. * Los bordes son ligeramente desiguales, sugiriendo que el hongo aún se está desarrollando. **Coloración y Textura** * La superficie del hongo presenta pequeños orificios donde están los poros. * Estos poros no se han desarrollado en tubos completamente maduros, lo que permitiría la dispersión de esporas. * Un pequeño hoja verde es visible encima del hongo. **Contexto general** * Las virutas de madera bajo el hongo parecen secas y frágiles. * Proporcionan un sustrato natural para el crecimiento de este tipo de hongos. **Apariencia global** * La imagen proporciona una excelente ilustración de las características únicas del hongo con cresta de poro espumoso. – Spanish translation

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