Close-up of corticioid fungus 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 underside of a pine log, showcasing a vibrant yellow-orange corticioid fungus that has grown extensively across its surface. The fungus is characterized by its irregular, rough texture and numerous small cracks or fissures.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungus Color:** The fungus exhibits a striking yellow-orange hue.
* **Texture and Cracks:** Its irregular, rough texture features numerous small cracks or fissures, indicating the fungus's growth pattern on the log.
* **Log Surface:** The pine log serves as the substrate for the fungus's growth.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a detailed view of a corticioid fungus growing on the underside of a pine log in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. The fungus's distinctive color and texture are evident, highlighting its unique characteristics. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un primer plano del hongo corticial Crustoderma dryinum(?) en la parte inferior de un tronco de pino en el Richards Loop Trail en la Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, 9 de enero de 2021. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de la parte inferior del tronco de pino, que muestra un hongo corticial de color amarillo anaranjado vibrante que ha crecido extensivamente en toda su superficie. El hongo se caracteriza por su textura irregular y áspera y sus numerosas pequeñas grietas o fisuras. *Características clave:* *Color del hongo: *El hongo presenta un llamativo tono amarillo anaranjado.*Textura y grietas: *Su textura irregular y áspera cuenta con numerosas pequeñas grietas o fisuras, lo que indica el patrón de crecimiento del hongo sobre la madera. *Superficie del tronco: *El tronco de pino sirve como sustrato para el crecimiento del hongo.*Conclusión:* La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un hongo corticial que crece en la parte inferior de un tronco de pino en Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. El color y textura distintivas del hongo son evidentes, lo que resalta sus características únicas. – Spanish translation

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