Yellow and dark-brown crust fungus Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?) on underside of a piece of wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas

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Album 2284: College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, June 7 - 9, 2018

The image depicts a close-up view of a piece of wood covered with various types of fungi, including Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?) and possibly other species.

* **Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?):**
* The fungus appears to be growing in yellowish patches on the dark-brown surface of the wood.
* It has a rough, crusty texture and a vibrant yellow color.
* The fungus is likely Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?), which is known for its bright yellow or orange-yellow fruiting bodies.
* **Other Fungi:**
* There are other types of fungi growing on the wood, including some that appear to be dark-brown or black in color.
* These fungi may be different species from Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?), but they share similar characteristics such as a crusty texture and irregular shapes.
* **Wood Surface:**
* The surface of the wood is rough and uneven, with visible cracks and grooves.
* The wood appears to be decaying or rotting, which may have contributed to the growth of the fungi.

Overall, the image suggests that the piece of wood has been colonized by various types of fungi, including Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?), which are taking advantage of the decaying wood as a food source. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo de la corteza oscura y amarillo pálido Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?) en la parte inferior de un trozo de madera en el Sendero del Arroyo Caney (Sendero del Bucle del Arroyo Little Lake) en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston, cerca de Huntsville. Texas, 9 de junio de 2018. La imagen representa una vista detallada de un trozo de madera cubierto con diferentes tipos de hongos, incluyendo Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?) y posiblemente otras especies. * **Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?):** * El hongo parece estar creciendo en parches amarillentos sobre la superficie marrón oscuro de la madera. * Tiene una textura áspera y escamosa, y un color amarillo vibrante. * Es probable que se trate del hongo Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?), que es conocido por sus cuerpos fructíferos de color amarillo brillante u oscuro. * **Otros Hongos:** * Existen otros tipos de hongos creciendo en la madera, incluyendo algunos que parecen ser de color marrón oscuro o negro. * Estos hongos pueden ser diferentes especies a Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?), pero comparten características similares como una textura escamosa y formas irregulares. * **Superficie de la Madera:** * La superficie de la madera es áspera e irregular, con grietas y surcos visibles. * La madera parece estar en proceso de descomposición o podrirse, lo que puede haber contribuido al crecimiento de los hongos. En general, la imagen sugiere que el trozo de madera ha sido colonizado por diferentes tipos de hongos, incluyendo Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?), que están aprovechando la madera en descomposición como fuente de alimento. – Spanish translation

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