Spores (in lugol) of dog-legged Lepidella ... Spores (in lugol) of dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes) collected in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023In the Sam Houston National Forest of Texas, a unique species of mushroom known as Lepidella can be found. On April 25, 2023, we collected spores from these mushrooms, specifically the dog-legged variety (Amanita longipes). These spores were obtained using lugol, and their collection was a success. – generated by AI The image depicts a microscopic view of spores from the dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes). The spores are oval-shaped and elongated, with rounded ends, measuring approximately 7-8 micrometers in length. They have a smooth surface, which appears greenish-yellow due to Lugol's iodine stain. The background of the image is white, indicating that it was captured using a microscope slide or similar medium. The spores are arranged randomly on the slide, with some appearing slightly out of focus or overlapping others. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the spores from this specific mushroom species, allowing for identification and study by mycologists or other interested parties. – AI vision |
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