Corticioid (crust) fungus Phlebia subochracea on a fallen branch in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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Lick Creek in College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020

Album 2623: Lick Creek in College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020

The image shows a close-up of a fallen branch covered with yellow, crust-like fungal growths. The wood is dark brown and appears to be decaying, while the fungus has formed small, rounded bumps on its surface. These bumps are bright yellow and clustered together in some areas.

The fungus appears to have spread along the length of the branch, covering much of its surface. In other areas, however, it seems to have been washed away or broken off by wind or water, leaving behind bare patches of wood.

Overall, the image suggests that this type of fungus is common on decaying branches in forests and plays an important role in breaking down organic matter. It may also be interesting for scientists studying mycology, as it provides a unique opportunity to observe these organisms up close. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongo corticioide (costra) Phlebia subochracea en un ramal caído en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 3 de enero de 2020. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un ramal caído cubierto con crecimientos fúngicos amarillos similares a la costra. La madera es marrón oscuro y parece estar descomponiéndose, mientras que el hongo ha formado pequeñas protuberancias redondeadas en su superficie. Estas protuberancias son de color amarillo brillante y se agrupan juntas en algunas áreas. Parece que el hongo se ha extendido a lo largo del ramal, cubriendo gran parte de su superficie. Sin embargo, en otras áreas parece haber sido arrastrado o desprendido por el viento o el agua, dejando zonas de madera desnuda. En general, la imagen sugiere que este tipo de hongos es común en ramas podridas en los bosques y desempeña un papel importante en la descomposición de la materia orgánica. También puede ser interesante para los científicos que estudian micología, ya que proporciona una oportunidad única para observar estos organismos de cerca. – Spanish translation

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