Close-up of common tarcrust fungus (Diatrype stigma) on a branch of a fallen oak on a sewage line 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 a close-up view of the common tarcrust fungus (Diatrype stigma) growing on a fallen oak branch situated along a sewage line right-of-way within Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas.

The fungus has developed black crusts that have cracked and separated to form long fissures. The dark brownish-black surface exhibits white and orange spots, with the edges of some cracks appearing gray or beige. A small amount of rust-colored debris is visible in the upper left corner.

The background consists primarily of the fallen oak branch, which provides a natural habitat for the fungus to grow. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo común Diatrype stigma en una rama de un roble caído junto a una tubería de alcantarillado en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 27 de noviembre de 2023. La imagen muestra un primer plano del hongo común Diatrype stigma que crece en una rama de roble caída situada a lo largo de una tubería de alcantarillado en Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. El hongo ha desarrollado costras negras que se han agrietado y separado para formar largas fisuras. La superficie marrón oscuro-negra presenta manchas blancas y naranjas, mientras que los bordes de algunas grietas aparecen grises o beis. Un pequeño montón de residuos de color óxido es visible en la esquina superior izquierda. El fondo consiste principalmente en la rama del roble caído, que proporciona un hábitat natural para el crecimiento del hongo. – Spanish translation

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