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Underside of caps of Little nest polypore ...

Underside of caps of Little nest polypore  ...

Underside of caps of Little nest polypore mushrooms (Poronidulus conchifer) with pinkish mold-like fungus Hypomyces ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 28, 2023



The undersides of the caps of Little nest polypore mushrooms (Poronidulus conchifer) were found to have a pinkish mold-like fungus, Hypomyces samuelsii, on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, located north of Montgomery, Texas. This was observed on October 28, 2023. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of the underside of caps of Little nest polypore mushrooms, showcasing a pinkish mold-like fungus, Hypomyces samuelsii(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas.

**Key Features:**

* **Mushroom Caps:** The caps are irregularly shaped with rough surfaces and exhibit a light brown to tan color.
* **Hypomyces samuelsii(?):** A pinkish mold-like fungus is visible on the caps, suggesting an association between this fungus and the Little nest polypore mushrooms.
* **Background:** The background of the image appears to be mossy or lichen-covered ground.

**Overall Impression:**

The image provides a detailed view of the underside of the mushroom caps, highlighting the unique characteristics of Hypomyces samuelsii(?). The presence of this fungus on the mushrooms suggests a potential symbiotic relationship between the two organisms. – AI vision

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