Brown velvety corticioid fungus Dichostereum effuscatum growing over some old black crust fungus on underside of a fallen water oak in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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The image depicts a close-up view of an old wooden surface covered with several types of fungi.

At the top right is what appears to be black crust fungus (Hymenochaetaceae), characterized by its dark color and crust-like appearance. This fungus has likely been growing on the wood for some time, creating a dense mat.

Below it lies a brown velvety corticioid fungus (Dichostereum effuscatum). Corticioid fungi are known for their soft, velvety texture and often have a dull color, which is consistent with this image. They also tend to grow in thin layers on wood surfaces.

The wooden surface itself appears weathered and dry, indicating that it has been exposed to the elements for some time.

Overall, the image shows the diverse range of fungi that can be found growing on old wood, highlighting the importance of understanding and preserving these ecosystems. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Brown velvety corticioid fungus Dichostereum effuscatum creciendo sobre cierto hongo con costra negra en la parte inferior de un robles caído en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, el 16 de marzo del 2023. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de una superficie de madera vieja cubierta por diferentes tipos de hongos. En la parte superior derecha se ve lo que parece ser un hongo con costra negra (Hymenochaetaceae), caracterizado por su color oscuro y apariencia similar a una corteza. Este hongo probablemente ha estado creciendo sobre la madera durante algún tiempo, creando una estera densa. Debajo se encuentra un hongo corticioide de terciopelo marrón (Dichostereum effuscatum). Los hongos corticioides se conocen por su textura blanda y terciopelosa y a menudo tienen un color oscuro, lo que coincide con esta imagen. También tienden a crecer en capas delgadas sobre superficies de madera. La propia superficie de madera parece gastada y seca, lo que indica que ha estado expuesta a los elementos durante algún tiempo. En general, la imagen muestra la diversidad de hongos que pueden encontrarse creciendo en maderas viejas, destacando la importancia de comprender y preservar estos ecosistemas. – Spanish translation

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