Close-up of yellow tooth resupinate mushroom, may be Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea), together with corticioid fungus Penttilamyces olivascens on a fallen pine on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas

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The image presents a detailed close-up of two distinct fungal species growing on a fallen pine tree trunk. The yellow tooth resupinate mushroom is thought to be **Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea)**, while the corticioid fungus is identified as **Penttilamyces olivascens**.

**Mushroom: Sarcodontia crocea**

* **Appearance:** The yellow mushroom has a flat, tooth-like growth pattern that resembles a set of teeth. Its coloration is predominantly yellow, with a slightly lighter shade towards the center.
* **Growth Pattern:** The mushroom grows in a resupinate manner, meaning it spreads outwards from the surface of the tree trunk rather than forming a distinct cap or stem.

**Penttilamyces olivascens**

* **Appearance:** This corticioid fungus is characterized by its pale brown to olive-brown coloration. It has a thin, membranous layer that covers the surface of the tree trunk, giving it a smooth appearance.
* **Growth Pattern:** The fungus grows in a thin, crust-like layer over the surface of the tree trunk, often forming a network of fine, branching tendrils.

**Habitat and Environment**

* **Location:** The image was captured on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards, Texas.
* **Time of Year:** The photograph was taken on November 19, 2023, suggesting that the fungi were active during the late fall season.

**Conclusion**

The image provides a detailed look at two distinct fungal species growing on a fallen pine tree trunk. The yellow tooth resupinate mushroom is identified as Sarcodontia crocea, while the corticioid fungus is Penttilamyces olivascens. Both fungi have unique growth patterns and colorations that allow them to thrive in their environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea), posiblemente junto con el hongo corticial Penttilamyces olivascens, en un pino caído en South Wilderness Loop Trail en Little Lake Creek Wilderness en Sam Houston National Forest cerca de Richards. Texas, 19 de noviembre de 2023. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de dos especies fúngicas diferentes que crecen en un tronco de pino caído. Se cree que el hongo Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea) es **Mushroom: Sarcodontia crocea** * **Aspecto:** El hongo amarillo presenta un patrón de crecimiento plano similar a dientes que recuerda a un conjunto de dientes. Su coloración es predominantemente amarilla, con un tono ligeramente más claro en el centro. * **Patrón de crecimiento:** El hongo crece de manera resupinada, es decir, se extiende hacia fuera desde la superficie del tronco del árbol en lugar de formar una distintiva cabeza o tallo. **Penttilamyces olivascens** * **Aspecto:** Este hongo corticial se caracteriza por su coloración pardo-oliva a marrón claro. Tiene una fina capa membranosa que cubre la superficie del tronco del árbol, lo que le da un aspecto liso. * **Patrón de crecimiento:** El hongo crece en una delgada capa similar a costra sobre la superficie del tronco del árbol, formando a menudo una red de finos tentáculos ramificados. **Hábitat y entorno** * **Ubicación:** La imagen se capturó en South Wilderness Loop Trail en Little Lake Creek Wilderness en Sam Houston National Forest cerca de Richards, Texas. * **Tiempo del año:** La fotografía se tomó el 19 de noviembre de 2023, lo que sugiere que los hongos estaban activos durante la temporada otoñal tardía. **Conclusión** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de dos especies fúngicas diferentes que crecen en un tronco de pino caído. El hongo amarillo similar a dientes se identifica como Sarcodontia crocea, mientras que el hongo corticial se identifica como Penttilamyces olivascens. Ambos hongos tienen patrones de crecimiento y coloraciones únicas que les permiten prosperar en su entorno. – Spanish translation

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