Cup fungus Catinella olivacea(?) on a resupinate polypore mushroom on a smooth wet branch in swampy area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of a cup fungus growing on top of a resupinate polypore mushroom. The fungus exhibits a white or light greyish color with an irregular shape and small size. It appears to be attached to the surface of the polypore, which has a brownish-gray color with a smooth texture.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungus:** White or light greyish in color, irregularly shaped, and relatively small.
* **Polypore Mushroom:** Brownish-grey in color, smooth textured, and serves as the substrate for the fungus.
* **Attachment:** The fungus is attached to the surface of the polypore mushroom.

**Background:**

The background of the image is blurred but appears to be a natural environment, possibly a forest or woodland area. The overall atmosphere suggests a damp and humid setting, likely conducive to the growth of fungi.

**Conclusion:**

Based on the information provided in the caption and the visual details presented in the image, it can be inferred that the fungus is **Catinella olivacea**, commonly known as the olive cup fungus. This species is known to grow on various substrates, including wood and other plant materials, and is often found in damp environments. The presence of the resupinate polypore mushroom as a substrate further supports this identification.

**Final Answer:**

*Answer*: Cup fungus Catinella olivacea (olive cup fungus) growing on top of a resupinate polypore mushroom. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un hongo en taza, Catinella olivacea(?), creciendo sobre un hongo poliporo resupinado en un lugar húmedo cerca de Huntsville, Texas el 7 de julio del 2018. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un hongo en taza que crece en la parte superior de un hongo poliporo resupinado. El hongo tiene un color blanco o grisáceo claro con una forma irregular y es relativamente pequeño. Parece estar adherido a la superficie del poliporo, que tiene un color parduzco-grisáceo y una textura suave. *Características principales:* *Fungo:* De color blanco o grisáceo claro, de forma irregular y relativamente pequeño. *Hongo Poliporo: *De color marrón grisáceo, con una textura suave y sirve como sustrato para el hongo. *Unión:* El hongo está unido a la superficie del hongo poliporo. **Antecedentes:** El fondo de la imagen está borroso pero parece ser un entorno natural, posiblemente un bosque o área boscosa. La atmósfera general sugiere un entorno húmedo y lluvioso, probablemente propicio para el crecimiento de hongos. **Conclusión:** Basándonos en la información proporcionada en el subtítulo y los detalles visuales presentados en la imagen, puede deducirse que el hongo es Catinella olivacea, comúnmente conocido como hongo en taza de color oliva. Esta especie crece en diferentes sustratos, incluyendo madera y otros materiales vegetales, y se encuentra a menudo en entornos húmedos. La presencia del hongo poliporo resupinado como sustrato apoya esta identificación. **Respuesta Final:** Un hongo en taza Catinella olivacea (hongo en taza de color oliva) creciendo sobre un hongo poliporo resupinado. – Spanish translation

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