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Swarming spine fungus (Mucronella calva) on a wet pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020

Location on mapsLSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
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A cluster of swarming spine fungi (Mucronella calva) can be seen growing on a damp pine log in the Caney Creek section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, located north of Montgomery, Texas. This photograph was taken on December 28, 2020, showcasing the intricate network of thin, branching tendrils that cover the log like a delicate web. The fungi's spines are a vibrant yellow color, adding a pop of brightness to the otherwise drab, wet environment. – generated by AI

The image features a close-up view of a wet pine log covered with a dense cluster of small, white or cream-colored fungi. The fungus forms long and thin structures that resemble spines or stalactites, hanging from the bark of the log.

These clusters are densely packed together, creating a swarming effect on the surface of the log. The background of the image is dark brown, with some lighter areas visible where the fungus has discolored the wood.

The overall appearance suggests that this fungus is thriving in its natural habitat, and it can be identified as Mucronella calva based on its distinctive morphology and growth pattern. – AI vision

Hongo enjambre (Mucronella calva) en un tronco de pino mojado ubicado en la sección Caney Creek del Lone Star Hiking Trail en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 28 de diciembre de 2020. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un tronco de pino mojado cubierto con una densa agrupación de hongos pequeños, blancos o de color crema. El hongo forma estructuras largas y delgadas que se asemejan a espinas o estalactitas, colgando de la corteza del tronco. Estos grupos están empaquetados densamente, creando un efecto de enjambre en la superficie del tronco. El fondo de la imagen es marrón oscuro, con algunas áreas más claras visibles donde el hongo ha decolorado la madera. La apariencia general sugiere que este hongo está prosperando en su hábitat natural y puede ser identificado como Mucronella calva basándose en su morfología distintiva y patrón de crecimiento. – Spanish translation


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