Spores (in lugol) of fringed sawgill mushroom ...

The image presents a microscopic view of spores from the fringed sawgill mushroom (Lentinus crinitus), captured using Lugol's solution for staining and visualization.

This species is native to North America, but is not found in the wild in Texas. The spores are yellow-brown in color, spindle-shaped with a pointed end, and have fine hairs at their tips.

The background of the image appears white or light gray due to the use of Lugol's solution as a stain. Lugol's solution is a mixture of iodine and potassium iodide that stains fungal structures dark brown or black. It was likely used to visualize and collect the spores for further identification.

* **Spore Characteristics:**
* Color: Yellow-brown
* Shape: Spindle-shaped with pointed end
* Hair-like feature at the tip

The image provides a detailed view of the spores, allowing for their accurate identification. – AI vision