Close up of yellow corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens, or Serpula, Coniophora) on a pine log on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens or Serpula, Coniophora), a yellow corticioid fungus that has colonized a pine log on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. The photograph was taken by an amateur mycologist on October 19, 2019.

**Observations:**

* **The Fungus:** The bright yellow fungus is the focal point of the image and covers much of the wood surface. It displays a crumbly, brain-like texture.
* **Wood Surface:** The pine log's surface beneath the fungus appears weathered and grayish-brown in color.
* **Other Features:**

* A small hole or cavity is visible near the top of the image.
* White fungal growths are scattered throughout the image, likely representing other species.
* In the background, a portion of the log can be seen to the left and right of the main area covered by the fungus.

**Conclusion:**

The photograph showcases Leucogyrophana olivascens, a corticioid fungus with a distinctive yellow coloration. Its crumbly texture is characteristic of this species. The image highlights the diversity of fungi that can be found in natural environments and their ability to colonize various substrates like pine logs. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo corticioide Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens, o Serpula, Coniophora) en un tronco de pino en el Little Lake Creek Loop Trail en Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, 19 de octubre de 2019. La imagen muestra un primer plano del Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens o Serpula, Coniophora), un hongo corticioide amarillo que ha colonizado un tronco de pino en el Little Lake Creek Loop Trail en Sam Houston National Forest. La fotografía fue tomada por un micólogo aficionado el 19 de octubre de 2019. **Observaciones:** * **El hongo:** El hongo amarillo brillante es el punto focal de la imagen y cubre gran parte de la superficie de la madera. Presenta una textura similar a un cerebro, quebradiza. * **Superficie de la Madera:** La superficie del tronco de pino bajo el hongo aparece deteriorada y de color marrón grisáceo. * **Otros detalles:** * Cerca de la parte superior de la imagen, es visible un pequeño agujero o cavidad. * En toda la imagen se ven crecimientos blanquecinos del hongo, representando probablemente otras especies. * En segundo plano, puede observarse una porción del tronco a la izquierda y a la derecha de la zona principal cubierta por el hongo. **Conclusión:** La fotografía muestra Leucogyrophana olivascens, un hongo corticioide con una coloración amarilla característica. Su textura quebradiza es típica de esta especie. La imagen resalta la diversidad de hongos que pueden encontrarse en entornos naturales y su capacidad para colonizar diferentes sustratos, como troncos de pino. – Spanish translation

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