Close-up of thin crust (corticioid) fungus on a log in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, January 4, 2023

Album 3321: College Station, Texas, January 4, 2023

The image presents a close-up view of a thin crust (corticioid) fungus growing on a log in Hensel Park, College Station, Texas. The photograph is taken from a slightly oblique angle, showcasing the upper half of the bark.

**Bark Characteristics:**

* The bark exhibits a rough texture and is light brown in color.
* Two horizontal cracks run across the surface, approximately one-third down from the top edge.
* A darker brown area with a smooth texture lies at the bottom right corner of the image.

**Fungus Appearance:**

* The fungus has a thin crust-like appearance, covering most of the bark's surface.
* It is light grayish-brown in color and features numerous small white spores scattered throughout its texture.
* A few black spots are visible near the top left corner of the image.

**Overall Impression:**

The photograph provides an intimate view of a corticioid fungus growing on a log, showcasing its unique characteristics and textures. The image effectively captures the intricate details of this type of fungus, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of mycology. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un primer plano de un hongo con corteza delgada (corticioide) en un tronco en Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, 4 de enero de 2023. La imagen presenta una vista de cerca de un hongo con corteza delgada (corticioide) que crece en un tronco en Hensel Park, College Station, Texas. La fotografía se toma desde un ángulo ligeramente oblicuo, mostrando la mitad superior de la corteza. **Características de la corteza:** * La corteza exhibe una textura áspera y es de color marrón claro. * Dos grietas horizontales corren a lo largo de la superficie, aproximadamente un tercio hacia abajo desde el borde superior. * Una zona más oscura de color pardo se encuentra en la esquina inferior derecha de la imagen. **Apariencia del hongo:** * El hongo tiene una apariencia de corteza fina, cubriendo la mayor parte de la superficie de la corteza. * Es de color grisáceo-pardo y presenta numerosas pequeñas esporas blancas dispersas por toda su textura. * Pueden observarse un par de manchas negras cerca de la esquina superior izquierda de la imagen. **Impresión general:** La fotografía proporciona una vista íntima de un hongo corticioide creciendo en un tronco, mostrando sus características y texturas únicas. La imagen captura efectivamente los detalles minuciosos de este tipo de hongos, ofreciendo un vistazo al fascinante mundo de la micología. – Spanish translation

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