Masses of multigoblet slime mold (Metatrichia vesparia) on a tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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The image shows an up-close view of a tree trunk covered with masses of **multigoblet slime mold**. The black growths appear to be covering a large area of the bark and are surrounded by green mosses growing on the left side.

Multigoblet slime molds, also known as Metatrichia vesparia, are small, dark brown or black, oval-shaped masses that grow on trees and other surfaces. They are a type of fungus that belongs to the order Trichiales. These organisms are saprotrophic, which means they feed on decaying organic matter.

In this image, the multigoblet slime mold is growing in abundance on the tree trunk, covering a significant portion of its surface. The growths appear to be clustered together, forming larger patches that cover the bark.

The surrounding environment appears to be a forest or woodland area, with green mosses and other vegetation visible in the background. This suggests that the image was taken in a natural setting, possibly during a hike or outdoor adventure.

Overall, the image provides a close-up view of multigoblet slime mold growth on a tree trunk, highlighting its unique appearance and abundance in this environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Masas de algas de limo multilobuladas (Metatrichia vesparia) en un árbol del sendero Caney Creek Trail (Sendero Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas. El 13 de junio de 2021. La imagen muestra una vista cercana de un tronco de árbol cubierto con masas de **algas de limo multilobuladas**. Los crecimientos negros parecen cubrir una gran área de la corteza y están rodeados por musgos verdes que crecen en el lado izquierdo. Las algas de limo multilobuladas, también conocidas como Metatrichia vesparia, son pequeñas masas ovaladas marrones oscuras o negras que crecen en árboles y otras superficies. Son un tipo de hongo que pertenece al orden Trichiales. Estos organismos son saprotrofos, lo que significa que se alimentan de materia orgánica en descomposición. En esta imagen, la algas de limo multilobuladas crecen en abundancia sobre el tronco del árbol, cubriendo una parte significativa de su superficie. Los crecimientos parecen agrupados juntos, formando manchas más grandes que cubren la corteza. El entorno circundante parece ser un área forestal o boscoso, con musgos verdes y otra vegetación visible en el fondo. Esto sugiere que la imagen se tomó en un entorno natural, posiblemente durante una caminata o aventura al aire libre. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista cercana del crecimiento de algas de limo multilobuladas sobre el tronco de un árbol, resaltando su aspecto único y abundancia en este entorno. – Spanish translation

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