Corticioid fungus Tomentella on old resupinate polypore under an oak log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, February 13 - 14, 2023

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This image presents a detailed view of a corticioid fungus known as Tomentella on an old resupinate polypore under an oak log.

* **Background:**
* The background features an oak log with a rough texture and various shades of tan.
* It is covered in the Tomentella fungus, which appears to be growing on top of the resupinate polypore.
* **Tomentella Fungus:**
* The Tomentella fungus exhibits a soft, velvety texture with an irregular shape.
* Its color ranges from light brown to dark brown or even black in some areas.
* **Resupinate Polypore:**
* Below the Tomentella fungus lies a resupinate polypore.
* The polypore appears as a thin, flat layer of tissue with small pores on its underside.
* It has a rough texture and is covered in a thin layer of white or cream-colored spores.

The image provides a detailed look at the unique growth patterns and textures of both the Tomentella fungus and the resupinate polypore. The use of natural lighting allows for a clear view of the intricate details, making it easier to observe these fascinating organisms up close. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo corticioide Tomentella en un poliporo resupinado viejo debajo de una corteza de roble en la sección Stubblefield del sendero de excursión Lone Star al norte desde el punto de partida n.º 6 en el bosque nacional Sam Houston. Texas, 13 de febrero de 2023. Esta imagen presenta una vista detallada de un hongo corticioide conocido como Tomentella en un poliporo resupinado viejo debajo de una corteza de roble. * **Fondo:** * El fondo muestra una corteza de roble con una textura áspera y varios tonos de marrón tierra. * Está cubierto con el hongo Tomentella, que parece crecer encima del poliporo resupinado. * **Hongo Tomentella:** * El hongo Tomentella exhibe una textura suave y vellosa con una forma irregular. * Su color varía de marrón claro a marrón oscuro o incluso negro en algunas áreas. * **Poliporo resupinado:** * Debajo del hongo Tomentella se encuentra un poliporo resupinado. * El poliporo aparece como una capa fina y plana de tejido con pequeños poros en su parte inferior. * Tiene una textura áspera y está cubierta con una fina capa de esporas blancas o de color crema. La imagen proporciona un detallado análisis de los patrones y texturas únicos del crecimiento tanto del hongo Tomentella como del poliporo resupinado. El uso de iluminación natural permite ver claramente los detalles intrincados, lo que facilita la observación de estos organismos fascinantes de cerca. – Spanish translation

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