Black powdery corticioid fungus Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma on a fallen tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas

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The image shows a close-up view of a black powdery corticioid fungus growing on a fallen tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. The fungus is identified as Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma.

**Visual Characteristics:**

* **Color:** A dark brown to black color, resembling fine powder or dust.
* **Texture:** The surface of the fungus appears rough and irregular, with a powdery texture that gives it a dusty appearance.
* **Shape:** The fungus forms small, rounded patches on the tree trunk, which can be seen in various stages of development.

**Background:**

* The background is not visible due to the close-up nature of the image. However, based on the context provided by the caption, it can be inferred that the fallen tree is situated within a forested area, likely surrounded by other trees and vegetation.

**Overall Impression:**

The image presents a detailed view of Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma, highlighting its unique appearance and growth pattern on a fallen tree. The powdery texture and dark coloration of the fungus make it easily distinguishable from its surroundings. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo corticcioide en polvo negro Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma en un árbol caído en el área escénica de Big Creek de la selva nacional Sam Houston. Shepherd, Texas, 1 de febrero de 2019. La imagen muestra una vista cercana de un hongo corticcioide en polvo negro que crece en un árbol caído en el área escénica de Big Creek de la selva nacional Sam Houston. El hongo se identifica como Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma. **Características visuales:** * Color: marrón oscuro a negro, parecido a polvo fino o polvo. Textura: la superficie del hongo aparece áspera e irregular, con una textura pulverulenta que le da un aspecto arenoso. Forma: el hongo forma pequeñas manchas redondeadas en el tronco del árbol, que se pueden ver en varias etapas de desarrollo. **Antecedentes:** * No es visible fondo debido a la naturaleza de cerca de la imagen. Sin embargo, basado en el contexto proporcionado por la leyenda, puede deducirse que el árbol caído está situado dentro de una zona boscosa, probablemente rodeada de otros árboles y vegetación. **Impresión general:** La imagen presenta una vista detallada de Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma, resaltando su apariencia única y el patrón de crecimiento en un árbol caído. El polvo y la coloración oscura del hongo lo hace fácilmente distinguible de sus alrededores. – Spanish translation

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