Home Page > Picture Archives > Year 2021 > Album 2893 > Photo 04 > Slideshow

Resupinate hydnoid fungus on underside of an oak ...

Resupinate hydnoid fungus on underside of an oak  ...

Resupinate hydnoid fungus on underside of an oak log in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, March 27, 2021



On the underside of an oak log in the David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street in College Station, Texas, a resupinate hydnoid fungus was observed on March 27, 2021. This type of fungus grows flat against the surface it is growing on, rather than protruding from it like many other types of fungi. The preserve provides a habitat for this unique and fascinating organism to thrive. – generated by AI

This photograph presents a captivating close-up view of a resupinate hydnoid fungus growing on the underside of an oak log.

The log's surface is characterized by its dark brown hue and numerous cracks, providing a suitable environment for the growth of the fungal colony. The latter exhibits a white, cotton-like appearance, with a rough texture that resembles small teeth or spines, hence its classification as hydnoid.

The image was captured in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street, College Station, Texas, on March 27, 2021. – AI vision

College Station - Sam ... 2021
Browse current photo album: College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, March 27 - 28, 2021
Previous: Texture of hydnoid corticioid fungus on underside of an oak log in ... Street. College Station, Texas
Previous
Next: Fresh leaves of hackberry in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn St.. College Station, Texas
Next

Slideshow:
Start | Stop | Larger | Exit