White corticioid (crust) fungus on a pine log turning orange in several spots on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas

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College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, December 23 - 24, 2020

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The image presents a close-up view of a white, crust-like fungal growth on a pine log, with some areas exhibiting an orange hue. The fungus appears to be encrusted on top of the log, forming a flat surface that is roughly even across the entire area shown in the image.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungal Growth:** The fungus exhibits a white coloration with scattered dark spots, which may indicate the presence of spores or other microscopic features. Notably, several areas of the fungal growth have turned orange.
* **Log Surface:** The pine log beneath the fungal growth is visible at the bottom of the image and appears to be dark brown in color.
* **Texture:** The surface of the fungus has a rough texture, characterized by small bumps and irregularities.

**Overall Appearance:**

The image suggests that the white corticioid fungus has colonized the pine log, with some areas displaying an orange hue. This could indicate a potential change in the fungal growth pattern or the presence of other microorganisms on the surface. The rough texture of the fungus adds to its distinctive appearance, which may be characteristic of this particular species or type of fungal growth. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un hongo corticioide blanco (costra) en un tronco de pino que se vuelve naranja en varios puntos en el Richards Loop Trail en la Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, 24 de diciembre de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de un crecimiento fúngico blanco y similar a una costra en un tronco de pino, con algunas áreas que muestran un matiz naranja. El hongo parece estar incrustado en la parte superior del tronco, formando una superficie plana que es aproximadamente uniforme en toda el área mostrada en la imagen. **Características clave:** * **Crecimiento fúngico:** El crecimiento fúngico presenta una coloración blanca con manchas oscuras dispersas, lo que puede indicar la presencia de esporas u otras características microscópicas. En particular, varias áreas del crecimiento fúngico se han vuelto naranjas. * **Superficie del tronco:** El tronco de pino por debajo del crecimiento fúngico es visible en la parte inferior de la imagen y parece tener un color marrón oscuro. * **Textura:** La superficie del hongo tiene una textura áspera, caracterizada por pequeños bultos e irregularidades. **Aspecto general:** La imagen sugiere que el hongo corticioide blanco ha colonizado el tronco de pino, con algunas áreas que muestran un matiz naranja. Esto podría indicar un posible cambio en el patrón de crecimiento del hongo o la presencia de otros microorganismos en la superficie. La textura áspera del hongo agrega a su aspecto distintivo, que puede ser característico de esta especie particular o tipo de crecimiento fúngico. – Spanish translation

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