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Warped pink crust fungus Serpula himantioides(?) on underside of a pine log on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, December 22, 2020

Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
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On a pine log found along the Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, east of Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, a peculiar species of fungus known as Serpula himantioides was discovered on December 22nd, 2020. Its warped pink crust stood out against the duller hues of its surroundings, creating an otherworldly sight. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of the underside of a pine log, showcasing a pink crust fungus named Serpula himantioides(?).

**Fungus Characteristics:**

* The fungus exhibits a distinct pink coloration.
* Its texture is rough and irregular, featuring numerous small holes or depressions that create a warped appearance.
* The fungus is attached to the underside of the pine log, covering a significant area.

**Background:**

* The background is predominantly composed of brown wood debris, with some lighter-colored fragments visible in the upper right corner.
* A few darker brown spots are scattered throughout the image, possibly indicating areas where the fungus has broken down the wood or created cavities.

**Overall Impression:**

* The image suggests that the fungus has been growing on the pine log for an extended period, potentially several months or even years. – AI vision

Hongo de costra rosada deforme Serpula himantioides(?) en la parte inferior de un tronco de pino en el Little Lake Creek Loop Trail al este del Punto de Partida N.º 4 en Sam Houston National Forest, cerca de Montgomery. Texas, 22 de diciembre de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de la parte inferior de un tronco de pino, que muestra un hongo de costra rosada llamado Serpula himantioides(?). **Características del hongo:** * El hongo exhibe una distintiva coloración rosa. * Su textura es áspera e irregular, con numerosas pequeñas perforaciones o depresiones que crean un aspecto deformado. * El hongo está adherido a la parte inferior del tronco de pino, cubriendo una zona significativa. **Antecedentes:** * El fondo está compuesto predominantemente por restos de madera marrón, con algunos fragmentos de color más claro visibles en la esquina superior derecha. * Hay unas pocas manchas marrones oscuras dispersadas por toda la imagen, lo que posiblemente indica áreas donde el hongo ha descompuesto la madera o creado cavidades. **Impresión general:** * La imagen sugiere que el hongo está creciendo en el tronco de pino durante un período prolongado, posiblemente varios meses o incluso años. – Spanish translation


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