Immature resupinate polypore mushroom on underside of a fallen oak in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, January 25 - 26, 2021

Album 2859: College Station, Texas, January 25 - 26, 2021

The image shows a white, cottony growth on the underside of an oak tree in Hensel Park, Texas. The fungus is likely **Resupinatus californicus**, a species of polypore mushroom characterized by its resupinate growth habit and small, white pores.

**Characteristics:**

* **Pores:** Small, white, and irregularly shaped
* **Texture:** Cottony or woolly to the touch
* **Color:** White or light gray

**Habitat:**

* **Oak Trees:** Commonly found on the underside of fallen oak trees
* **Environmental Conditions:** Cool, humid environments with moderate temperatures

**Ecological Role:**

* **Decomposition:** Breaks down organic matter in forest ecosystems
* **Nutrient Cycling:** Releases nutrients back into the environment for other organisms to utilize. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongo Resupinato imaturo en la parte inferior de un roble caído en Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, 26 de enero de 2021. La imagen muestra un crecimiento blanco y lanudo en la parte inferior de un roble en Hensel Park, Texas. Es probable que el hongo sea **Resupinatus californicus** una especie de hongo poliporo caracterizada por su hábito de crecimiento resupinado y pequeños poros blancos. **Características:** * **Poros:** Pequeños, blancos e irregularmente conformados * **Textura:** Al tacto algodonoso o lanudo * **Color:** Blanco o gris claro * **Hábitat:** * **Árboles de roble:** Comúnmente encontrado en la parte inferior de los árboles de roble caídos * **Condiciones Ambientales:** Entornos frescos y húmedos con temperaturas moderadas * **Papel Ecológico:** * **Descomposición:** Descompone la materia orgánica en los ecosistemas forestales * **Ciclo de nutrientes:** Libera nutrientes al medio ambiente para que otros organismos los utilicen. – Spanish translation

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