Close-up of netted crust fungus (Byssomerulius corium) on a fallen twig 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, January 13, 2020

Album 2628: College Station, Texas, January 13, 2020

The image depicts a close-up view of the underside of a fallen twig that is covered with the Netted Crust Fungus (Byssomerulius corium). The fungus has formed a white, crust-like growth on the twig's surface, which can be seen in the bottom half of the image. This growth appears to have been caused by the fungus growing over and covering the twig's bark.

The fungus is characterized by its unique netted pattern, with small, irregularly-shaped pores visible on its surface. These pores are likely responsible for absorbing nutrients from the surrounding environment, allowing the fungus to thrive.

In terms of texture, the image suggests that the fungus has a soft, velvety appearance, which may be due to the presence of mycelium (the vegetative part of a fungus) within the growth. The coloration is predominantly white or cream-colored, with some areas displaying a light brown or beige hue.

The background of the image shows the twig's natural surroundings, including any nearby vegetation or debris that may have fallen onto it. This provides context for the location and environment in which the fungus was found.

Overall, the image offers a detailed view of the Netted Crust Fungus growing on a fallen twig, highlighting its unique characteristics and appearance. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo enredadero (Byssomerulius corium) en un retamo caído en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 13 de enero de 2020. La imagen muestra una vista en primer plano de la parte inferior de un retamo caído que está cubierta con el hongo enredadero (Byssomerulius corium). El hongo ha formado un crecimiento blanco, parecido a costra, sobre la superficie del retamo, lo que puede observarse en la mitad inferior de la imagen. Este crecimiento parece haber sido causado por el hongo que crece sobre y cubre la corteza del retamo. El hongo se caracteriza por su único patrón entrelazado, con poros irregularmente conformados visibles en su superficie. Estos poros son probablemente los responsables de absorber nutrientes del medio circundante, lo que permite al hongo prosperar. En términos de textura, la imagen sugiere que el hongo tiene un aspecto suave y velloso, que puede deberse a la presencia de micelio (la parte vegetativa de un hongo) dentro del crecimiento. La coloración es predominantemente blanca o de color crema, con algunas áreas mostrando un tono marrón claro o beis. El fondo de la imagen muestra los alrededores naturales del retamo, incluyendo cualquier vegetación cercana o restos que puedan haber caído sobre él. Esto proporciona contexto para la ubicación y el entorno en el que se encontró el hongo. En general, la imagen ofrece una vista detallada del hongo enredadero creciendo en un retamo caído, resaltando sus características únicas y su apariencia. – Spanish translation

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