Close up of orange crust (Corticiaceae) fungus Crustoderma dryinum under a pine(?) log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest near Richards, Texas, November 3, 2019

Album 2589: Sam Houston Forest near Richards, Texas, November 3, 2019

The image showcases an orange crust fungus growing under a pine log on the Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. The fungus, identified as Crustoderma dryinum from Corticiaceae, exhibits a vibrant orange hue with patches of brown and yellow scattered throughout its surface.

**Key Features:**

* **Texture**: The fungus appears to have a soft, velvety texture.
* **Growth Pattern**: It is growing on the underside of the pine log, suggesting that it thrives in damp environments.
* **Coloration**: The orange coloration is likely due to the presence of pigments such as carotenoids or melanins.
* **Size and Shape**: The fungus is relatively small, with a diameter of approximately 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches).
* **Habitat**: It is found growing on decaying wood in temperate forests.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a detailed view of the Crustoderma dryinum fungus, highlighting its distinctive orange coloration and soft texture. Its growth pattern suggests that it thrives in damp environments, making it an interesting subject for further study. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un primer plano del hongo Crustoderma dryinum de la corteza (Corticiaceae) debajo de un tronco de pino(?) en el Sand Branch Loop Trail en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston cerca de Richards, Texas, el 3 de noviembre de 2019. La imagen muestra un hongo de corteza naranja que crece bajo un tronco de pino en el Sendero de lazos de arena en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston, Texas. El hongo, identificado como Crustoderma dryinum de Corticiaceae, exhibe un tono naranja vibrante con manchas marrones y amarillas dispersadas por toda su superficie. **Características clave:** * **Textura**: el hongo parece tener una textura suave y velosa. * **Patrón de crecimiento**: está creciendo bajo la parte inferior del tronco de pino, lo que sugiere que prospera en entornos húmedos. * **Coloración**: la coloración naranja se debe probablemente a la presencia de pigmentos como los carotenoides o las melaninas. * **Tamaño y forma**: el hongo es relativamente pequeño, con un diámetro de aproximadamente 1-2 cm (0,4-0,8 pulgadas). * **Hábitat**: se encuentra creciendo en madera en descomposición en bosques templados. **Conclusión:** la imagen proporciona una vista detallada del hongo Crustoderma dryinum, destacando su distintivo color naranja y textura suave. Su patrón de crecimiento sugiere que prospera en entornos húmedos, lo que lo convierte en un tema interesante para estudios más profundos. – Spanish translation

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