Coral slime mold (Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa) on a wet pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, April 28, 2018

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The image features coral-like growths of Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa slime mold on a damp pine log situated within Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest in Shepherd, Texas. The growths are characterized by their intricate, branching appearance and exhibit a white coloration that is typical for mature specimens.

**Key Features:**

* **Growth Habit**: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa exhibits an unusual coral-like growth habit.
* **Coloration**: The slime mold typically displays a white coloration when mature.
* **Habitat**: This species can be found growing on decaying organic matter such as rotting logs.

**Visual Description:**

The image shows the slime mold growing in a dense, branching pattern. The individual branches are thin and wiry, giving the growth a delicate appearance. In some areas, the growths have merged together to form larger clumps or masses. Overall, the coral-like growths of Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa create a visually striking display on the damp pine log. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo del limo de coral (Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa) sobre un tronco de pino húmedo en el área escénica Big Creek de la Forestal Nacional Sam Houston. Shepherd, Texas, 28 de abril de 2018. La imagen presenta crecimientos similares al coral del hongo del limo Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa sobre un tronco de pino húmedo situado en el área escénica Big Creek de la Forestal Nacional Sam Houston en Shepherd, Texas. Los crecimientos se caracterizan por su aspecto ramificado intrincado y presentan una coloración blanca que es típica para los especímenes maduros. **Principales rasgos:** * **Hábitat de crecimiento**: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa muestra un hábito de crecimiento coralino inusual. * **Coloración**: El hongo del limo presenta típicamente una coloración blanca cuando madura. * **Hábitat**: Esta especie se puede encontrar creciendo sobre materia orgánica en descomposición, como troncos podridos. **Descripción visual:** La imagen muestra el hongo del limo creciendo en un patrón ramificado denso. Las ramas individuales son finas y retorcidas, lo que le da al crecimiento un aspecto delicado. En algunas áreas, los crecimientos se han fusionado para formar agrupamientos o masas más grandes. En general, los crecimientos coralinos de Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa crean una exhibición visualmente impactante en el tronco de pino húmedo. – Spanish translation

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