The image displays a close-up view of a fallen tree trunk or branch covered with small gray-white crust fungus Biscogniauxia atropunctata (Hypoxylon atropunctatum).
**Background and Details**
The bark is grey and brown, cracked in several places to reveal dark red-brown wood underneath. The fungus covers the entire surface of the wood, making it appear as if it has a fine, speckled texture.
**Context**
The image appears to have been taken during the winter season, likely after heavy rainfall, which may be why the fungus is so prominent on the tree trunk or branch. – AI vision
Hongo de costra gris-blanca Biscogniauxia atropunctata (Hypoxylon atropunctatum) en un roble caído en la sección de Caney Creek del Sendero de Lone Star en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 15 de diciembre de 2019. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un tronco o rama caído cubierto con hongo de costra gris-blanca Biscogniauxia atropunctata (Hypoxylon atropunctatum). **Fondo y detalles** La corteza es gris y marrón, agrietada en varios lugares para revelar la madera marrón oscuro debajo. El hongo cubre toda la superficie de la madera, haciéndola parecer como si tuviera una textura moteada fina. **Contexto** La imagen parece haberse tomado durante la temporada de invierno, probablemente después de fuertes lluvias, lo que puede ser la razón por la que el hongo es tan prominente en el tronco o rama del árbol. – Spanish translation
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