Fibrous surface of fan-like growth of spore catching parasitic fungus Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) under resupinate polypore mushroom Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus)(?) on a large fallen oak on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, February 29, 2020

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The image presents a close-up view of a parasitic fungus, Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) growing on a polypore mushroom, Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus)(?), which is itself attached to the side of a fallen oak tree. The image captures the intricate details of this complex relationship between multiple species.

**Fungal Growth**

* **Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?)**: This parasitic fungus exhibits a fan-like growth pattern, characterized by its fibrous surface. It appears to be anchored on top of a polypore mushroom, suggesting a symbiotic or parasitic relationship between the two organisms.
* **Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus)(?)**: The polypore mushroom supports the growth of Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) and is itself attached to the side of the fallen oak tree. This indicates that Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus) is also a decomposer or saprotroph, feeding on organic matter from dead trees.

**Background**

* **Fallen Oak Tree**: The image features a large fallen oak tree as the primary substrate for both fungal species. The rough texture of the bark and the visible cracks in the wood provide a habitat for these organisms to colonize and thrive.

**Location**

* **Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail)**: The image was captured at Caney Creek Trail, located within Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery, Texas. This location suggests that the photograph was taken during February 2020, as indicated by the caption. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Superficie fibrosa del crecimiento similar a un abanico del hongo parásito capturador de esporas Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) bajo el hongo poliporo Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus)(?) en Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 29 de febrero de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de un hongo parásito, Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?), que crece sobre un hongo poliporo, Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus)(?,?) el cual se encuentra fijado al lado de un árbol caído. La imagen captura los detalles intrincados de esta compleja relación entre múltiples especies.

**Crecimiento Fúngico** * **Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?)** : Este hongo parásito exhibe un patrón de crecimiento similar a un abanico, caracterizado por su superficie fibrosa. Parece estar anclado en la parte superior de un hongo poliporo, lo que sugiere una relación simbiótica o parasitaria entre las dos especies.
* **Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus)(?)**: El hongo poliporo soporta el crecimiento de Sporophagomyces chrysostomus(?) y se encuentra fijado al lado del árbol caído. Esto indica que Fulvifomes johnsonianus (Phellinus johnsonianus) también es un descomponedor o saprotrofo, que se alimenta de materia orgánica de árboles muertos.
**Contexto** * **Árbol caído**: La imagen presenta un gran árbol caído como sustrato primario para ambas especies fúngicas. La textura rugosa de la corteza y las grietas visibles en la madera proporcionan un hábitat para que estos organismos colonicen y prosperen.
**Localización** * **Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail)**: La imagen fue capturada en Caney Creek Trail, ubicado dentro de Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery, Texas. Esta ubicación sugiere que la fotografía fue tomada durante febrero de 2020, como se indica en el subtítulo. – Spanish translation

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