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Slime mold Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides together with Physarum polycephalum(?) on a pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 13, 2019

Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
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On a pine log in the Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, two species of slime mold were observed together - Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides and Physarum polycephalum(?) - on July 13, 2019. The Caney Creek Trail (part of the Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) provided the perfect setting for these fascinating organisms to thrive. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of a pine log surface, featuring two distinct slime molds: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides and Physarum polycephalum(?) are visible on the surface.

* **Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides**
* The yellow slime mold is characterized by its small, rounded growths resembling tiny balls or nodules.
* These growths are densely packed and cover a significant portion of the log's surface.
* The coloration is uniform throughout the area, with no visible variation in shade or tone.
* **Physarum polycephalum(?)**
* This slime mold appears as white, irregularly shaped patches scattered across the log.
* The patches vary significantly in size, ranging from small, pinhead-sized dots to larger, more elongated areas.
* The coloration is consistent throughout, with no visible variation or gradations.

In summary, the image showcases two distinct slime molds thriving on a pine log surface: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides, characterized by its uniform yellow growths, and Physarum polycephalum(?) featuring white patches of varying sizes and irregular shapes. – AI vision

El moho de limo Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides junto con el Physarum polycephalum(?) en un tronco de pino en el Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) en la Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 13 de julio de 2019. La imagen presenta una vista de cerca de la superficie del tronco de pino, que muestra dos mohos de limo distintos: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides y Physarum polycephalum(?) son visibles en la superficie. * **Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides** * El moho de limo amarillo se caracteriza por sus crecimientos redondos pequeños que se asemejan a minúsculas bolas o nódulos. * Estos crecimientos están densamente empaquetados y cubren una parte significativa de la superficie del tronco. * La coloración es uniforme en toda el área, sin variaciones visibles en tonalidad u oscuridad. * **Physarum polycephalum(?)** * Este moho de limo aparece como manchas irregularmente conformadas blancas dispersas a lo largo del tronco. * Las manchas varían significativamente en tamaño, que oscilan desde pequeños puntos del tamaño de un cabezal de alfiler hasta áreas más alargadas y mayores. * La coloración es consistente en toda la superficie, sin variaciones visibles o gradientes. En resumen, la imagen muestra dos mohos distintos de limo que prosperan en la superficie del tronco de pino: Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa var. porioides, caracterizado por sus crecimientos amarillos uniformes y Physarum polycephalum(?) presentando manchas blancas de diferentes tamaños y formas irregulares. – Spanish translation



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