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Dissected bearded fieldcap mushroom (Agrocybe dura, Agrocybe praecox group) damaged by dry air under a live oak on the ... at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, July 17, 2018



A dissection of a bearded fieldcap mushroom (Agrocybe dura or Agrocybe praecox group) reveals damage caused by dry air, as seen under a live oak on the university golf course at Texas Avenue in College Station, Texas, where the photograph was taken on July 17, 2018. – generated by AI

The image depicts a dissected bearded fieldcap mushroom (Agrocybe dura, Agrocybe praecox group) lying on the ground under a live oak tree at Texas Avenue. The mushroom's white stem is prominently visible, with its cap removed and placed to the right of it, revealing brownish-red gills underneath.

The mushroom has been damaged by dry air, which has caused it to become brittle and fragile. Its white stem is now broken in several places, indicating that it has undergone significant desiccation. The surrounding area appears to be covered with small twigs and wood shavings, possibly from the live oak tree above.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the mushroom's physical characteristics and its condition after being exposed to dry air. It also highlights the importance of preserving mushrooms in a controlled environment to prevent damage from external factors such as dryness. – AI vision

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