Resupinate form of conifer mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum sepiarium) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of the underside of a piece of wood, showcasing a unique growth pattern resembling a layer of intricate, interlocking "ruffles" or wavy folds that cover its surface. These ruffles are formed by the mycelium of Gloeophyllum sepiarium, also known as the conifer mazegill mushroom.

The photograph is taken from directly above and slightly to one side, providing an oblique perspective of the wood's underside. The upper edge of the piece of wood appears to be broken or damaged, allowing a glimpse into its underside.

The coloration of the ruffles suggests that they are made up of a pale yellowish-brown mycelium. These layers are arranged in a loose, irregular pattern and appear to be growing outward from the center of the image.

The background of the photograph is not visible due to the close-up nature of the shot; however, it appears to be a piece of wood with cracks or fissures running through it.

Overall, this photograph provides a detailed view of the unique growth patterns exhibited by Gloeophyllum sepiarium on coniferous trees. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

La forma resupinada del hongo mazegill de pino (Gloeophyllum sepiarium) en el Little Lake Creek Loop Trail en la Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, 8 de marzo de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de la parte inferior de un trozo de madera, mostrando un patrón único de crecimiento que se asemeja a una capa de "ruffles" o pliegues ondulados complejos e interconectados que cubren su superficie. Estas ruffles están formadas por el micelio de Gloeophyllum sepiarium, también conocido como hongo mazegill de pino. La fotografía se toma directamente desde arriba y ligeramente hacia un lado, proporcionando una perspectiva oblicua de la parte inferior de la madera. El borde superior del trozo de madera parece estar roto o dañado, lo que permite ver su parte inferior. La coloración de las ruffles sugiere que están hechas de un micelio de color amarillento-marrón pálido. Estas capas están dispuestas en un patrón irregular y parecen estar creciendo hacia afuera desde el centro de la imagen. El fondo de la fotografía no es visible debido a la naturaleza cercana de la toma; sin embargo, parece ser un trozo de madera con grietas o fisuras que lo atraviesan. En general, esta fotografía proporciona una vista detallada de los únicos patrones de crecimiento exhibidos por Gloeophyllum sepiarium en árboles coníferos. – Spanish translation

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