Tremella aurantia mushroom parasitizing common wood rotter Stereum hirsutum in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, December 21 - 22, 2017

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The image shows a close-up of two clusters of bright yellow-orange fungi growing on top of some brown decaying tree bark.

* **Tremella aurantia mushroom**:
* The fungus is parasitic and grows on other organisms, such as Stereum hirsutum.
* It has bright yellow-orange fruiting bodies that are irregularly shaped and roughly 1-2 cm in diameter.
* They have a soft, slimy texture and are often found growing in clusters or tufts.
* **Sereum hirsutum (common wood rotter)**:
* This is the host organism on which Tremella aurantia grows.
* It is a type of bracket fungus that grows on dead trees and decaying wood.
* It has a hairy appearance, with long, thin hairs covering its surface.
* **Tree bark**:
* The tree bark in the image appears to be from a deciduous tree, possibly an oak or maple.
* It is rough and textured, with deep grooves and ridges.
* The bark is decaying, which provides a suitable substrate for Stereum hirsutum to grow.

Overall, the image shows a unique interaction between two different types of fungi, one parasitic and the other saprotrophic. The Tremella aurantia mushroom has formed bright yellow-orange fruiting bodies on top of the decaying tree bark, while the Stereum hirsutum is likely providing nutrients for its growth. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongo Tremella aurantia parasitando el hongo podridor de madera común Stereum hirsutum en el parque Hensel. College Station, Texas, 22 de diciembre de 2017. La imagen muestra un primer plano de dos racimos de setas amarillo-naranja brillantes que crecen encima de alguna corteza de árbol en descomposición marrón. * **Hongo Tremella aurantia**: * El hongo es parásito y crece sobre otros organismos, como Stereum hirsutum. * Tiene cuerpos fructíferos amarillo-naranja brillante de forma irregular y aproximadamente 1-2 cm de diámetro. * Tienen una textura blanda, viscosa y se encuentran a menudo creciendo en racimos o mechones. * **Stereum hirsutum (podridor de madera común)**: * Este es el organismo huésped sobre el que crece Tremella aurantia. * Es un tipo de hongo en forma de consola que crece en árboles muertos y madera en descomposición. * Tiene un aspecto peludo, con largos cabellos finos que cubren su superficie. * **Corteza del árbol**: * La corteza del árbol de la imagen parece ser de un árbol caducifolio, posiblemente un roble o un arce. * Es rugosa y texturizada, con surcos y aristas profundos. * La corteza está en descomposición, lo que proporciona un sustrato adecuado para el crecimiento de Stereum hirsutum. En general, la imagen muestra una interacción única entre dos tipos diferentes de hongos, uno parásito y el otro saprotrofo. El hongo Tremella aurantia ha formado cuerpos fructíferos amarillo-naranja brillante encima de la corteza en descomposición del árbol, mientras que Stereum hirsutum probablemente proporcione nutrientes para su crecimiento. – Spanish translation

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