Spores of mushrooms Gymnopus foetidus (spore print white ... Spores of mushrooms Gymnopus foetidus (spore print white) collected near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 31, 2022Spores of the mushroom species Gymnopus foetidus (with a white spore print) were collected near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail in Little Lake Creek Wilderness, Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, on August 31, 2022. - generated by AI The image displays a microscopic view of spores that appear to be yellow in color and are irregularly shaped with a smooth surface. The spore is typically small, measuring about 3-4 micrometers in diameter. Gymnopus foetidus, also known as the stinking shanklet, is a species of mushroom found in North America. It belongs to the family Marasmiaceae and is commonly found growing on decaying wood or soil in forests. The mushroom has a distinctive odor that resembles sulfur or garlic, which gives it its common name. The image appears to be taken using a microscope, as evidenced by the magnification of the spores. The background of the image is white, suggesting that it may have been captured using a slide mount or other preparation technique designed for microscopic examination. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the morphology and structure of Gymnopus foetidus spores, which can be useful for identifying this species in field or laboratory settings. – AI vision |
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