Close-up of corticioid mushroom Crustoderma dryinum(?) on underside of a pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest near Richards, Texas, January 9, 2021

Album 2846: Sam Houston Forest near Richards, Texas, January 9, 2021

The image presents a close-up view of the lower surface of a pine log, showcasing a corticioid mushroom species identified as Crustoderma dryinum(?) in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, on January 9, 2021.

**Visual Characteristics:**

* The fungus exhibits an orange-yellow coloration with a rough, crust-like texture.
* Its surface features numerous small, rounded projections that resemble tiny bumps or nodules.
* The mushroom's growth pattern is irregular and patchy, suggesting it has grown in scattered areas across the log.

**Background Context:**

* The pine log serves as the substrate for the Crustoderma dryinum(?) fungus, providing a habitat for its growth.
* The image was captured on January 9, 2021, in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, indicating that the photograph was taken during winter.

**Conclusion:**

In summary, the image provides a detailed view of the Crustoderma dryinum(?) fungus growing on the underside of a pine log in Sam Houston National Forest. The mushroom's distinctive orange-yellow color and rough texture are evident, along with its irregular growth pattern across the log surface. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un primer plano del hongo corticioide Crustoderma dryinum(?) en la parte inferior de un tronco de pino en el sendero Richards Loop en el bosque nacional Sam Houston. Texas, 9 de enero de 2021. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de la superficie inferior de un tronco de pino, mostrando una especie de hongo corticioide identificado como Crustoderma dryinum(?) en el bosque nacional Sam Houston, Texas, el 9 de enero de 2021. **Características visuales:** * El hongo muestra una coloración naranja-amarilla con una textura áspera y similar a la corteza. * Su superficie presenta numerosas proyecciones pequeñas y redondeadas que recuerdan a pequeños bultos o nódulos. * El patrón de crecimiento del hongo es irregular y discontínuo, lo que sugiere que ha crecido en áreas dispersas a lo largo del tronco. **Contexto general:** * El tronco de pino sirve de sustrato para el hongo Crustoderma dryinum(?), proporcionando un hábitat para su crecimiento. * La imagen se capturó el 9 de enero de 2021 en el bosque nacional Sam Houston, Texas, lo que indica que la fotografía fue tomada durante el invierno. **Conclusión:** En resumen, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada del hongo Crustoderma dryinum(?) creciendo en la parte inferior de un tronco de pino en el bosque nacional Sam Houston. La distintiva coloración naranja-amarilla y la textura áspera del hongo son evidentes, junto con su irregular patrón de crecimiento a lo largo de la superficie del tronco. – Spanish translation

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