Merulioid corticioid fungus Serpula himantioides with its margins on a pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas

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College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, January 10 - 12, 2023

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This image captures a close-up view of a merulioid corticioid fungus, specifically **Serpula himantioides**, growing on a pine log along the Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas.

The central focus of the photograph is a large, light brown mass with wavy and folded edges, resembling a brain-like structure. It appears to be growing from a dark-colored base, likely a piece of wood or bark that has been embedded into the log. The mass is densely packed with numerous tiny, brownish-gray tendrils that extend outward in all directions.

The surrounding area is covered in a thin layer of white material, which may be mycelium or other fungal growths. Some areas are also visible where the fungus appears to have broken down the wood, creating holes and cavities within the log.

On the top right edge of the image, some brown debris can be seen protruding from the surface of the log. This may be a mixture of dirt, leaves, or other organic matter that has accumulated on the log over time.

Overall, this photograph provides a detailed view of the unique growth pattern and structure of **Serpula himantioides**, highlighting its ability to break down and colonize wood as it grows. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo corticioso merulioide Serpula himantioides con sus márgenes en un tronco de pino en el Richards Loop Trail en la Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, 11 de enero de 2023. Esta imagen muestra una vista de cerca de un hongo corticioso merulioide, específicamente **Serpula himantioides**, creciendo en un tronco de pino a lo largo del Richards Loop Trail en la Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. El foco principal de la fotografía es una masa marrón claro grande con bordes ondulados y doblados, parecida a una estructura cerebral. Parece estar creciendo desde una base de color oscuro, probablemente un pedazo de madera o corteza que se ha incrustado en el tronco. La masa está densamente empaquetada con numerosas y pequeñas extremidades parduzcas-grisáceas que se extienden hacia fuera en todas direcciones. El área circundante está cubierta por una capa fina de material blanco, que puede ser micelio u otros crecimientos fúngicos. También son visibles algunas áreas donde el hongo parece haber descompuesto la madera, creando orificios y cavidades dentro del tronco. En el borde superior derecho de la imagen, se puede ver un poco de residuo marrón sobresaliendo de la superficie del tronco. Esto puede ser una mezcla de suciedad, hojas u otras materias orgánicas que se han acumulado en el tronco con el tiempo. En general, esta fotografía proporciona una vista detallada del único patrón de crecimiento y estructura del **Serpula himantioides**, destacando su capacidad para descomponer y colonizar la madera a medida que crece. – Spanish translation

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