Close up of yellow corticioid fungus on underside of a log on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas

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Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, September 28, 2019

Album 2570: Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, September 28, 2019

The image presents a close-up view of a corticioid fungus growing on the underside of a log in Winters Bayou Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, captured on September 28, 2019.

**Visual Description:**

* The image features a yellowish-brown fungal growth that appears to be a type of corticioid fungus.
* The fungus is characterized by small, rounded fruiting bodies that are densely packed and cover the entire surface of the log.
* The fruiting bodies vary in size but generally range from 1-5 mm in diameter.
* They have a smooth, waxy texture and exhibit a range of colors, including yellow, orange, brown, and gray.

**Key Features:**

* **Fruiting Bodies:** The fungus is distinguished by its small, rounded fruiting bodies that are densely packed on the log's surface.
* **Coloration:** The fruiting bodies display a range of colors, including yellow, orange, brown, and gray.
* **Texture:** The fruiting bodies have a smooth, waxy texture.

**Conclusion:**

Based on the visual characteristics and growth pattern observed in the image, it is likely that the fungus is a type of corticioid species. Corticioid fungi are known for their small, rounded fruiting bodies and diverse coloration, which aligns with the features visible in the image. Further examination or identification by an expert mycologist would be necessary to determine the specific species of fungus depicted. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

En primer plano del hongo corticero amarillo en la cara inferior de un tronco en el Sendero Winters Bayou en Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, septiembre 28, 2019. La imagen presenta una vista de cerca de un hongo corticero que crece en la parte inferior de un tronco en el Sendero Winters Bayou, capturada el 28 de septiembre de 2019. **Descripción Visual:** *La imagen muestra un crecimiento fúngico amarillento-marrón que parece ser un tipo de hongo corticero. *El hongo se caracteriza por cuerpos fructíferos redondeados pequeños que están densamente empaquetados y cubren toda la superficie del tronco. *Los cuerpos fructíferos varían en tamaño pero generalmente miden de 1-5 mm de diámetro. *Tienen una textura suave y cerosa y exhiben una variedad de colores, incluidos amarillo, naranja, marrón y gris. **Principales Características:** * **Cuerpos Fructíferos:** El hongo se distingue por sus cuerpos fructíferos redondeados pequeños que están densamente empaquetados en la superficie del tronco. * **Coloración:** Los cuerpos fructíferos muestran una variedad de colores, incluidos amarillo, naranja, marrón y gris. * **Textura:** Los cuerpos fructíferos tienen una textura suave y cerosa. **Conclusión:** Basándose en las características visuales y el patrón de crecimiento observado en la imagen, es probable que el hongo sea un tipo de especie corticero. Los hongos corticeros son conocidos por sus cuerpos fructíferos redondeados pequeños y su diversa coloración, lo cual coincide con las características visibles en la imagen. Se necesitaría una examinación o identificación adicional de un micólogo experto para determinar la especie específica del hongo representada. – Spanish translation

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