Growth pattern of corticioid fungus Scytinostroma portentosum(?) on a dry stem of pecan in Lick Creek ParkLick Creek: Background Notes. College Station, Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of a corticioid fungus, specifically Scytinostroma portentosum(?) growing on a dry stem of pecan in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The photograph was taken on January 2, 2023.

**Fungal Growth Pattern:**

* **Color:** The fungal growth appears to be white or light-colored.
* **Texture:** It has a rough and irregular texture, with some areas appearing more compact than others.
* **Shape:** The fungus grows in small, rounded patches that are scattered across the surface of the stem.

**Background:**

* **Color:** The background is brownish-yellow, likely due to the coloration of the pecan stem.
* **Texture:** The background has a rough texture, with visible ridges and grooves on the surface of the stem.

**Other Features:**

* **Size:** The size of the fungal growth is not explicitly stated in the image caption but can be estimated based on the scale provided. The white patches appear to range from 1-5 mm in diameter.
* **Orientation:** The direction of the fungal growth is not clearly visible due to the close-up nature of the photograph.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a detailed view of Scytinostroma portentosum(?) growing on a dry stem of pecan. The fungus exhibits a rough and irregular texture, with small, rounded patches scattered across the surface. The background is brownish-yellow, likely due to the coloration of the pecan stem. Overall, the image offers valuable insights into the growth pattern and characteristics of this corticioid fungus. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El patrón de crecimiento del hongo corticiano Scytinostroma portentosum(?) En un tallo seco de pacana en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 2 de enero de 2023. La imagen presenta una vista en primer plano de un hongo corticiano, específicamente Scytinostroma portentosum(?) Que crece en un tallo seco de pacana en Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. La fotografía fue tomada el 2 de enero de 2023. **Patrón de crecimiento fúngico:** * **Color:** El crecimiento del hongo parece ser de color blanco o claro. * **Textura:** Tiene una textura áspera e irregular, con algunas áreas que parecen más compactas que otras. * **Forma:** El hongo crece en pequeñas manchas redondas que están dispersas por toda la superficie del tallo. **Antecedentes:** * **Color:** El fondo es parduzco-amarillento, probablemente debido a la coloración del tallo de pacana. * **Textura:** El fondo tiene una textura áspera, con aristas y surcos visibles en la superficie del tallo. **Otros rasgos:** * **Tamaño:** El tamaño del crecimiento fúngico no se indica explícitamente en el encabezado de la imagen, pero puede estimarse en función de la escala proporcionada. Los parches blancos oscilan entre 1-5 mm de diámetro. * **Orientación:** La dirección del crecimiento fúngico no es claramente visible debido a la naturaleza en primer plano de la fotografía. **Conclusión:** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada del Scytinostroma portentosum(?) Que crece en un tallo seco de pacana. El hongo muestra una textura áspera e irregular, con pequeñas manchas redondas dispersas por toda la superficie. El fondo es parduzco-amarillento, probablemente debido a la coloración del tallo de pacana. En general, la imagen ofrece información valiosa sobre el patrón y las características de crecimiento de este hongo corticiano. – Spanish translation

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