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Web mold fungus Syzygites megalocarpus on Amanita mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2022



The Syzygites megalocarpus fungus, commonly known as the web mold fungus, can be found growing on the Amanita mushroom in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The photograph was taken on May 13, 2022, showcasing the unique and intricate network of mycelium that covers the surface of the mushroom cap. - generated by AI

The image is a close-up photograph of a web mold fungus, specifically *Syzygites megalocarpus*, growing on an Amanita mushroom.

* The main subject of the photo is the yellowish-green web-like growth that covers the surface of the mushroom cap and stem.
* The fungus has long, thin, branching tendrils that resemble spider webs.
* The tendrils are covered in small, round spores that give the fungus a fuzzy appearance.
* In the background, you can see some blurry brownish-yellow spots, which appear to be other mushrooms or parts of the same mushroom that have been overgrown by the fungus.
* There is also a small green leaf visible at the bottom left corner of the image, but it is not clear what type of plant this belongs to.

Overall, the photo provides a detailed view of the web mold fungus and its growth pattern on an Amanita mushroom. The image suggests that the fungus has formed a dense mat over the surface of the mushroom, potentially obstructing sunlight or water from reaching the underlying tissue. – AI vision

College Station, Texas, May 13, 2022
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