Close-up of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata on wet soft wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

🎞️ #3145-08
▦ Current Album
Sam Houston Forest, Texas, May 4, 2022

Album 3145: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, May 4, 2022

The image presents a close-up view of Hemitrichia calyculata, also known as the "orange earth star," situated on wet soft wood along Caney Creek Trail within Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery, Texas. The photograph was captured on May 4, 2022.

In the foreground, the slime mold is prominently displayed against a backdrop of dark, damp wood. A cluster of approximately twenty to thirty orange spheres sprout from the surface of the wood, each sphere attached to a thin, translucent stem that terminates in a small ball at its tip. The slime mold's coloration is vibrant and uniform, with no visible variations or imperfections.

The background of the image features additional pieces of damp wood, some of which are covered with leaves or other debris. These elements contribute to the overall atmosphere of the scene, evoking a sense of dampness and humidity that is conducive to the growth and development of Hemitrichia calyculata. The photograph's composition effectively captures the intricate details of this fascinating organism, inviting viewers to appreciate its unique appearance and habitat. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo mucilaginoso Hemitrichia calyculata en madera blanda mojada en el camino Caney Creek (Sendero Little Lake Creek Loop) en Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 4 de mayo de 2022. La imagen presenta una vista de cerca de Hemitrichia calyculata, también conocido como la "estrella de tierra naranja", situado en madera blanda húmeda a lo largo del camino Caney Creek dentro del bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas. La fotografía fue capturada el 4 de mayo de 2022. En primer plano, el hongo mucilaginoso se presenta de manera prominente sobre un fondo de madera oscura y húmeda. Un grupo de aproximadamente veinte a treinta esferas naranjas brotan desde la superficie de la madera, cada esfera unida a un tallo transparente delgado que termina en una pequeña bola en su punta. La coloración del hongo mucilaginoso es vívida y uniforme, sin variaciones o imperfecciones visibles. El fondo de la imagen presenta piezas adicionales de madera húmeda, algunas de las cuales están cubiertas con hojas u otros restos. Estos elementos contribuyen a la atmósfera general de la escena, evocando una sensación de humedad y humedad que favorece el crecimiento y desarrollo de Hemitrichia calyculata. La composición de la fotografía captura efectivamente los detalles intrincados de este organismo fascinante, invitando a los espectadores a apreciar su aspecto único y hábitat. – Spanish translation

Similar Find pictures that are similar to this picture

Thumbnail of picture 3145-06: Slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata on wet soft broadleaf wood on Caney ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Similar(1): Slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata on wet soft broadleaf wood on Caney ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Thumbnail of picture 3145-07: Tiny orange and brown balls of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata on ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Similar(2): Tiny orange and brown balls of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata on ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Thumbnail of picture 3155-04: Mature slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata(?) on a wet pine log on Caney ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022 Similar(3): Mature slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata(?) on a wet pine log on Caney ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022 Thumbnail of picture 3155-16: Tissues of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata under a microscope ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022 Similar(4): Tissues of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata under a microscope ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022 Thumbnail of picture 3145-25: Capillitium and spores of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata collected ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Similar(5): Capillitium and spores of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata collected ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Thumbnail of picture 3145-28: Capillitium and spores of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata collected ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Similar(6): Capillitium and spores of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata collected ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022 Thumbnail of picture 3155-15: Spores of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata under a microscope ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022 Similar(7): Spores of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata under a microscope ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022 Thumbnail of picture 3155-13: Neck of sporangia of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata under a ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022 Similar(8): Neck of sporangia of slime mold Hemitrichia calyculata under a ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 18, 2022