The image shows a microscopic view of three spores from soil where Ascomycete fungus Scutellinia nigrohirtula(?) was growing. The spores are round and brown with a small yellowish appendage on one side. They have a smooth surface and appear to be relatively uniform in size.
**Image Details**
* **Spore Shape**: Round
* **Color**: Brown
* **Size**: Uniform
* **Surface Texture**: Smooth
* **Appendages**: Small yellowish appendage on one side
The image suggests that the spores are likely to be associated with the fungus Scutellinia nigrohirtula, which is a type of Ascomycete fungus commonly found in soil. The presence of these spores in the soil sample indicates that the fungus was present at the time of collection.
**Conclusion**
The image provides a detailed view of the spores from soil where Ascomycete fungus Scutellinia nigrohirtula(?) was growing, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 7, 2023. The spores are round and brown with a small yellowish appendage on one side, suggesting that they are likely to be associated with the fungus Scutellinia nigrohirtula. – AI vision