Close-up of white tubelet fungus (Henningsomyces candidus) on a fallen oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas

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College Station, Texas, February 9 - 13, 2022

Album 3106: College Station, Texas, February 9 - 13, 2022

The image features an intricate close-up of Henningsomyces candidus, also known as white tubelet fungus, growing on a fallen oak tree at the Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park in Texas. The photograph captures the underside of the log, revealing several layers of wood with varying degrees of decay.

A thick layer of dark brown to black rot is visible along the top of the image, while below it lies the fungal growth. Henningsomyces candidus appears as cream-colored, thread-like strands that resemble coral or stalactites. These formations are clustered together and have a soft, feathery appearance. Some of these threads are hollow, forming tubes that range in length from several millimeters to over 1 centimeter.

In the lower right corner of the image, a small hole is visible through which some of the fungus has broken out. This may be indicative of the natural life cycle of Henningsomyces candidus, as it typically grows on dead trees and spreads its spores by breaking open the tree's surface.

The overall composition of the image emphasizes the intricate details of the fungal growth, showcasing the unique characteristics of Henningsomyces candidus. The close-up perspective allows for a detailed examination of the fungus's texture, color, and structure, providing insight into its biology and ecology. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo en tubito blanco (Henningsomyces candidus) en un roble caído en el Lake Somerville Trailway cerca de Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, 13 de febrero de 2022. La imagen muestra un detalle intrincado del hongo Henningsomyces candidus, también conocido como hongo en tubito blanco, creciendo en un roble caído en la unidad Birch Creek de Somerville Lake State Park en Texas. La fotografía capta la parte inferior de la bola, revelando varias capas de madera con diferentes grados de descomposición. Una capa gruesa de podredumbre de marrón oscuro a negro es visible a lo largo de la parte superior de la imagen, mientras que debajo está el crecimiento fúngico. Henningsomyces candidus aparece como hebras de color crema que se asemejan a corales o estalactitas. Estas formaciones están agrupadas juntas y tienen un aspecto suave y plumoso. Algunas de estas hebras son huecas, formando tubos que van desde varios milímetros hasta más de 1 centímetro de largo. En la esquina inferior derecha de la imagen, se puede ver un pequeño agujero a través del cual ha salido algo del hongo. Esto puede ser indicativo del ciclo natural de vida de Henningsomyces candidus, ya que normalmente crece en árboles muertos y extiende sus esporas abriendo la superficie del árbol. El conjunto general de la imagen enfatiza los detalles intrincados del crecimiento fúngico, mostrando las características únicas de Henningsomyces candidus. La perspectiva cercana permite un examen detallado de la textura, el color y la estructura del hongo, proporcionando información sobre su biología y ecología. – Spanish translation

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