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Guttation (exudation of water droplets) on some thin white corticioid fungus on underside of an oak log on North Wilderness Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 27, 2020

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On a cool winter day in December, I discovered a fascinating sight on the underside of an oak log in the Sam Houston National Forest near Richards, Texas. Thin white corticioid fungi were exuding water droplets through a process called guttation, creating small, delicate droplets that clung to the surface of the fungi like dew. The scene was a testament to the resilience and beauty of nature, even in the coldest of winter months. – generated by AI

The image shows a close-up view of a white, thin, and delicate fungal growth with numerous small water droplets covering its surface. The fungus is growing on an oak log that has been cut and laid down, as evidenced by the exposed underside.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungus:** Thin, white, corticioid type
* **Location:** Underside of an oak log
* **Water Droplets:** Numerous small droplets covering the surface

**Possible Identification:**

The fungus appears to be a species that is commonly found on decaying wood. The presence of water droplets suggests that it may have absorbed moisture from its environment and is releasing excess water as part of its metabolic process.

**Overall Impression:**

The image provides a detailed view of the intricate structures and textures of this fascinating organism, highlighting its unique characteristics and behaviors. – AI vision

Guttación (exudación de gotitas de agua) en un hongo corticiforme blanco y delgado en la cara inferior de una leña de roble en el North Wilderness Loop Trail en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston cerca de Richards, Texas, 27 de diciembre de 2020. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un crecimiento fúngico delgado, blanco y delicado con numerosas pequeñas gotitas de agua cubriendo su superficie. El hongo está creciendo en una leña de roble que ha sido cortada y tendida, como se evidencia por la cara inferior expuesta. **Características clave:** * **Hongo:** Tipo delgado, blanco, corticiforme * **Gotitas de agua:** Numerosas gotitas pequeñas cubriendo la superficie **Identificación posible:** El hongo parece ser una especie que se encuentra comúnmente en madera en descomposición. La presencia de gotitas de agua sugiere que ha absorbido humedad de su entorno y está liberando el exceso de agua como parte de su proceso metabólico. **Impresión general:** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de las estructuras e texturas intrincadas de este organismo fascinante, destacando sus características y comportamientos únicos. – Spanish translation


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