Close up of frothy porecrust fungus (Oxyporus latemarginatus) covering a log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas

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Kiwanis Trail in College Station, Texas, November 17, 2017

Album 2201: Kiwanis Trail in College Station, Texas, November 17, 2017

**Description of Fungus**

* The image features a close-up view of **Oxyporus latemarginatus**, commonly known as the **frothy porecrust fungus**.
* This species is characterized by its unique appearance, with a **white to pale tan coloration** and an irregular growth pattern on the log's surface.

**Key Features**

* The fungus covers the entire log in a thick layer, giving it a **fluffy or frothy texture**.
* Its **porecrust structure** is visible, creating a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from other fungi.

**Habitat and Location**

* The image was taken on November 17, 2017, at the Kiwanis Nature Trail in College Station, Texas.
* This suggests that the fungus has adapted to thrive in this specific environment, possibly due to the presence of suitable substrate and moisture levels. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo porecrust espumoso (Oxyporus latemarginatus) que cubre un tronco en el sendero natural Kiwanis. College Station, Texas, noviembre de 2017. **Descripción del hongo** * La imagen muestra una vista detallada de **Oxyporus latemarginatus**, conocido comúnmente como el "hongo porecrust espumoso". * Esta especie se caracteriza por su apariencia única, con una coloración blanca a rosada pálida y un patrón de crecimiento irregular en la superficie del tronco. **Características clave** * El hongo cubre el tronco entero con una capa espesa, lo que le da una textura esponjosa o espumosa. * Su estructura "porecrust" es visible, creando un aspecto distintivo que lo diferencia de otros hongos. **Hábitat y ubicación** * La imagen fue tomada el 17 de noviembre de 2017 en el sendero natural Kiwanis en College Station, Texas. * Esto sugiere que el hongo se ha adaptado para prosperar en este entorno específico, posiblemente debido a la presencia de sustrato y niveles de humedad adecuados. – Spanish translation

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