Close-up of yellow umbrella-like circular fans of a parasitic fungus Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) growing over brown resupinate polypore mushroom Fuscoporia (Hymenochaetaceae) on Raccoon Run Train in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, December 29 - 31, 2019

Album 2621: College Station, Texas, December 29 - 31, 2019

The image presents a detailed close-up of two parasitic fungi growing on top of a brown resupinate polypore mushroom. The background of the image is dominated by the brown color of the polypore mushroom, which appears to be dry and cracked.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungal Growth:** Two yellow umbrella-like circular fans of Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) are visible, growing over the surface of the polypore mushroom.
* **Polypore Mushroom:** The mushroom has a resupinate growth habit, meaning it grows flat against its substrate. It is brown in color and appears to be dry and cracked.
* **Substrate:** The substrate appears to be a tree trunk or branch, with visible wood grain patterns.

**Overall Impression:**

The image suggests that the Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) fungus has parasitized the polypore mushroom, using it as a host to grow and reproduce. The dry and cracked appearance of the polypore mushroom may indicate that it is no longer viable or healthy.

**Conclusion:**

In conclusion, the image provides a detailed view of the interaction between two fungal species - Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) and Fuscoporia (Hymenochaetaceae) - on a tree trunk or branch. The parasitic relationship between these fungi highlights the complex interactions that occur within ecosystems, with one species using another as a host to survive and reproduce. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano de abanicos circulares en forma de paraguas amarillos de un hongo parásito Sporophagomyces chrysostomus (?) creciendo sobre el poliporo marrón Fuscoporia (Hymenochaetaceae) en el Raccoon Run Train en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 31 de diciembre de 2019. La imagen presenta un primer plano detallado de dos hongos parásitos creciendo sobre la superficie del poliporo marrón. El fondo de la imagen está dominado por el color marrón del poliporo, que parece estar seco y agrietado.

**Características clave:**
* **Crecimiento fúngico:** Dos abanicos circulares en forma de paraguas amarillos de Sporophagomyces chrysostomus (?) son visibles, creciendo sobre la superficie del poliporo. * **Poliporo marrón:** El hongo tiene un hábitat de crecimiento resupinado, lo que significa que crece plano contra su sustrato. Es de color marrón y parece estar seco y agrietado. * **Sustrato:** El sustrato parece ser un tronco o rama del árbol, con patrones visibles de textura de la madera. **Impresión general:** La imagen sugiere que el hongo Sporophagomyces chrysostomus (?) ha parasitado al poliporo, usándolo como anfitrión para crecer y reproducirse. El aspecto seco y agrietado del poliporo puede indicar que ya no es viable o saludable. **Conclusión:** En conclusión, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la interacción entre dos especies fúngicas - Sporophagomyces chrysostomus (?) y Fuscoporia (Hymenochaetaceae) - en un tronco o rama de árbol. La relación parásita entre estos hongos destaca las complejas interacciones que ocurren dentro de los ecosistemas, donde una especie utiliza a otra como anfitrión para sobrevivir y reproducirse. – Spanish translation

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