Upper view of petticoat mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus papilionaceus) on old deer(?) dung mixed with soil on a sewage pipeline right of way in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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The image presents an aerial view of three petticoat mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus papilionaceus) situated on a mixture of old deer dung and soil along a sewage pipeline right of way in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas.

**Mushroom Description**

* The mushrooms are small to medium-sized, with caps ranging from 1-2 cm in diameter.
* The caps are light brown or tan, featuring a wavy edge.
* They have a slightly concave center and are covered in short, fine hairs.
* The stems are thin and white, approximately the same color as the mushroom gills underneath.

**Background**

* The background of the image appears to be dry soil mixed with old deer dung.
* Small green plants, likely weeds or grasses, can be seen growing among the debris.

**Overall Impression**

The image suggests that the mushrooms have grown in an environment rich in organic matter, such as decaying plant material and animal waste. This type of habitat is typical for petticoat mottlegill mushrooms, which often thrive in areas with high levels of nitrogen and moisture. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Vista superior de hongos Panaeolus papilionaceus con moteado en faldellín (Panaeolus papilionaceus) sobre heces viejas de ciervo mezcladas con tierra en un camino de servidumbre de conducto de aguas residuales en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 27 de noviembre de 2023. La imagen presenta una vista aérea de tres hongos Panaeolus papilionaceus con moteado en faldellín situados sobre una mezcla de heces viejas de ciervo y tierra a lo largo de un camino de servidumbre de conducto de aguas residuales en Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. **Descripción del hongo* *Los hongos son de tamaño pequeño a mediano, con sombreros que varían de 1-2 cm de diámetro.* *Los sombreros son de color pardo claro o color canela, con un borde ondulado.* *Tienen un centro ligeramente cóncavo y están cubiertos con pelillos cortos y finos.* *Los tallos son delgados y de color blanco, aproximadamente del mismo color que las paredes de los hongos debajo.* **Antecedentes* *El fondo de la imagen parece ser tierra seca mezclada con heces viejas de ciervo. * Se pueden ver plantas pequeñas verdes, probablemente hierbas o pastos, creciendo entre los residuos.* **Impresión general** La imagen sugiere que los hongos han crecido en un entorno rico en materia orgánica, como material vegetal en descomposición y desechos animales. Este tipo de hábitat es típico para los hongos Panaeolus papilionaceus con moteado en faldellín, que a menudo prosperan en áreas con altos niveles de nitrógeno y humedad. – Spanish translation

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