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Spores (in KOH) of small brown mushrooms Pluteus thomsonii(?), collected on South Wilderness Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 14, 2023

Measurement of sporesSpore size 5.5 - 6.3 × 5.2 - 5.6 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1 - 1.1.
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The image presents a microscopic view of numerous spores suspended in a mounting solution, likely potassium hydroxide (KOH). The spores are round to elliptical and appear translucent due to the KOH solution's transparency. Their size is roughly 5-7 micrometers.

**Spore Characteristics**

* Color: Light yellow
* Shape: Round to slightly elliptical
* Size: Approximately 5-7 micrometers

**Background and Mounting Solution**

* Background: White or light gray, representing the mounting solution
* Mounting solution: Clear or transparent, highlighting the spores' shape and color

**Overall Impression**

The image provides a clear view of the spores' morphology, allowing for their identification as part of a small brown mushroom species, possibly Pluteus thomsonii. The use of KOH to mount the spores enhances their visibility and facilitates examination under a microscope. – AI vision

Esporas (en KOH) de pequeños hongos marrones Pluteus thomsonii(?), recolectadas en South Wilderness Loop Trail en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston cerca de Richards, Texas, el 14 de enero del 2023. La imagen presenta una vista microscópica de numerosas esporas suspendidas en una solución de montaje, probablemente hidróxido de potasio (KOH). Las esporas son redondas a ligeramente elípticas y aparecen translúcidas debido a la transparencia de la solución KOH. Su tamaño es aproximadamente de 5-7 micrómetros. **Características de las Es poras** * Color: Amarillo claro * Forma: Redonda a ligeramente elíptica * Tamaño: Aproximadamente 5-7 micrómetros **Fondo y Solución de Montaje** * Fondo: Blanco o gris claro, representando la solución de montaje * Solución de montaje: Transparente, resaltando la forma y el color de las esporas **Impresión General** La imagen proporciona una vista clara de la morfología de las esporas, permitiendo su identificación como parte de una pequeña especie de hongo marrón, posiblemente Pluteus thomsonii. El uso de KOH para montar las esporas mejora su visibilidad y facilita el examen bajo un microscopio. – Spanish translation


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