Conidia (in KOH) of pink polypore mould fungus Hypomyces rosellus from Auricularia or Tremella, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Texas

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Mushrooms under a microscope, Texas, January 3, 2023

Album 3320: Mushrooms under a microscope, Texas, January 3, 2023

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The image features a microscopic view of conidia (spores) of the pink polypore mould fungus Hypomyces rosellus. The spores are stained with potassium hydroxide (KOH), which appears as white or light-colored areas, while the cell walls are darkly pigmented, appearing black or dark gray.

The image displays an area approximately 0.25 mm x 0.4 mm in size. Within this region, several elongated spores are visible, measuring between 2-6 μm in length and 1-3 μm in width. The spores are arranged in a random pattern across the entire image.

The background of the image is primarily white, with some faint red or orange hues scattered throughout. These colors may be due to the presence of other microscopic organisms or debris within the sample.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the conidia of Hypomyces rosellus, showcasing their unique shape and size. The use of KOH staining highlights the cell walls of the spores, allowing for a clearer understanding of their structure and morphology. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

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Conidios (en KOH) del hongo moho poliporo rosa Hypomyces rosellus de Auricularia o Tremella, recogido en el sitio histórico estatal Washington-on-the-Brazos. Texas, 3 de enero de 2023. La imagen muestra una vista microscópica de los conidios (esporas) del hongo moho poliporo rosa Hypomyces rosellus. Los esporas están teñidos con hidróxido de potasio (KOH), que aparece como áreas blancas o ligeramente coloreadas, mientras que las paredes celulares están pigmentadas oscuramente, dándoles un color negro o gris oscuro. La imagen muestra un área de aproximadamente 0,25 mm x 0,4 mm de tamaño. Dentro de esta región, son visibles varias esporas alargadas que miden entre 2-6 μm de longitud y 1-3 μm de anchura. Las esporas están dispuestas en un patrón aleatorio por toda la imagen. El fondo de la imagen es principalmente blanco, con algunos tonos rojos o naranjas tenues dispersados ​​por todo. Estos colores pueden ser debidos a la presencia de otros organismos microscópicos o desechos dentro de la muestra. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de los conidios de Hypomyces rosellus, mostrando su forma y tamaño únicos. El uso de tinción KOH destaca las paredes celulares de las esporas, permitiendo un mejor entendimiento de su estructura y morfología. – Spanish translation

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