Close-up of guttation (water droplets) of resupinate form of brown-staining cheese polypore mushroom (Fuscopostia fragilis) on a pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, July 16, 2021

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The image presents a close-up view of the resupinate form of Brown-Staining Cheese Polypore (Fuscopostia fragilis), a type of mushroom that has adapted to grow on logs or other decaying wood. The subject is positioned at the bottom of the frame, with a dark brown log serving as its substrate.

The mushroom's body is characterized by a white to light-brown color and features numerous small droplets of water, known as guttation, which are visible along its length. These droplets contribute to the overall appearance of the mushroom, giving it a slightly translucent quality.

In terms of size, the mushroom measures approximately 2-3 inches in diameter, with an irregular shape that is typical for this species. The surface of the mushroom exhibits small pores and features short, dense hairs along its edges.

The background of the image consists of the dark brown log on which the mushroom is growing, providing a naturalistic context for the subject. Overall, the image offers a detailed view of the Brown-Staining Cheese Polypore in its resupinate form, showcasing its unique characteristics and growth habits. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano de guttación (gotas de agua) del poliporo queso con mancha marrón en su forma resupinada (Fuscopostia fragilis) en un tronco de pino en la sección Caney Creek del Sendero Lone Star Hiking Trail en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 16 de julio de 2021. La imagen presenta una vista de cerca de la forma resupinada del poliporo queso con mancha marrón (Fuscopostia fragilis), un tipo de hongo que se ha adaptado para crecer en troncos u otros objetos en descomposición. El sujeto está ubicado en la parte inferior del cuadro, con un tronco oscuro sirviendo como sustrato. El cuerpo del hongo se caracteriza por un color blanco a marrón claro y cuenta con numerosas gotitas de agua pequeñas, conocidas como guttación, que son visibles a lo largo de su longitud. Estas gotas contribuyen al aspecto general del hongo, dándole una calidad ligeramente translúcida. En términos de tamaño, el hongo mide aproximadamente 2-3 pulgadas de diámetro, con una forma irregular que es típica de esta especie. La superficie del hongo presenta pequeños poros y pelillos cortos y densos a lo largo de sus bordes. El fondo de la imagen consiste en el tronco oscuro sobre el cual está creciendo el hongo, proporcionando un contexto naturalista para el sujeto. En general, la imagen ofrece una vista detallada del poliporo queso con mancha marrón en su forma resupinada, mostrándonos sus características únicas y hábitos de crecimiento. – Spanish translation

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