Caps of Trametopsis cervina mushrooms on a log in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, July 29 - 31, 2020

Album 2745: College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, July 29 - 31, 2020

The image presents a close-up view of two mushrooms growing on a log in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, captured on July 29, 2020. The mushrooms are Trametopsis cervina, also known as "deer shelf" or "velvet shelf." This species is characterized by its distinctive appearance and habitat.

* **Mushrooms**
* Two mushrooms are visible in the image.
* They have a flat, fan-shaped cap that ranges from light brown to dark brown with white edges.
* The caps vary in size but are generally around 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) wide.
* The surface of each mushroom is covered in short, soft hairs or fibers, giving it a velvety appearance.
* **Log**
* The mushrooms are growing on a log that has been weathered to reveal its natural texture and color.
* The log is dark brown with visible cracks and grooves, indicating its age and exposure to the elements.
* Small twigs or branches are scattered around the base of the log.
* **Background**
* The background of the image is out of focus but appears to be a mixture of dirt, leaves, and other plant material.
* A few green leaves can be seen peeking through the cracks in the log.

In summary, the image showcases two Trametopsis cervina mushrooms growing on a weathered log in Lick Creek Park. The mushrooms have distinctive flat caps with white edges and soft, hairy surfaces, while the log provides a natural habitat for these organisms. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Presentamos una imagen cercana de dos hongos creciendo en un tronco en el parque Lick Creek. College Station, Texas, capturada el 29 de julio del 2020. Los hongos son Trametopsis cervina, también conocidos como "estante para venados" o "estante de terciopelo". Esta especie se caracteriza por su aspecto y hábitat distintivos. * **Hongos** * Se pueden observar dos hongos en la imagen. * Tienen un sombrero plano en forma de abanico que oscila entre marrón claro y marrón oscuro con bordes blancos. * Los sombreros varían en tamaño, pero generalmente miden alrededor de 2-4 pulgadas (5-10 cm) de ancho. * La superficie de cada hongo está cubierta por pelillos o fibras cortos y suaves, lo que le da un aspecto de terciopelo. **Tronco** * Los hongos están creciendo en un tronco que se ha deteriorado para revelar su textura y color natural. * El tronco es marrón oscuro con grietas y surcos visibles, lo que indica su edad y exposición a los elementos. * Alrededor de la base del tronco se pueden ver pequeños ramitos o ramas. **Fondo** * El fondo de la imagen está desenfocado pero parece ser una mezcla de tierra, hojas y otros materiales vegetales. * Se ven un par de hojas verdes asomando entre grietas del tronco. En resumen, la imagen muestra dos hongos Trametopsis cervina creciendo en un tronco deteriorado en el parque Lick Creek. Los hongos tienen distintivos sombreros planos con bordes blancos y superficies peludas y suaves, mientras que el tronco proporciona un hábitat natural para estos organismos. – Spanish translation

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