Spores (in KOH) of small brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius) near a path, collected in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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The image shows a collection of spores under microscopic examination using potassium hydroxide (KOH). The spores are elliptical in shape with rounded ends and exhibit a smooth surface. They have an amber-yellow to brown coloration with light-brown edges that appear somewhat darker due to the KOH solution.

**Image Details**

* Spore size: approximately 4 micrometers
* Number of spores visible: at least 20

The image was captured using a microscope in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas on December 1, 2023. The location and date suggest that the mushrooms were collected in the wild.

**Conclusion**

Based on the description provided, it is likely that the fungi in question are small brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius). This genus of mushrooms is known for its diverse range of species, many of which have brownish spores. The image provides a detailed view of the spores, allowing for their identification as part of this fungal group.

**Answer**: Spores from Cortinarius, likely small brown webcap mushrooms. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Las esporas (en KOH) de pequeños hongos con velo marrón (Cortinarius) cerca de un camino, recogidas en el Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 1 de diciembre de 2023. La imagen muestra una colección de esporas bajo examen microscópico usando hidróxido de potasio (KOH). Las esporas tienen forma elíptica con extremos redondeados y exhiben una superficie lisa. Tienen una coloración amarillo ámbar a marrón con bordes marrón claro que aparecen algo más oscuros debido a la solución de KOH.

Detalles de la imagen: * Tamaño de espora: aproximadamente 4 micrómetros * Número de esporas visibles: al menos 20

La imagen se capturó usando un microscopio en Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas el 1 de diciembre de 2023. La ubicación y la fecha sugieren que los hongos fueron recolectados de forma silvestre.

Conclusión:
Basándose en la descripción proporcionada, es probable que los hongos en cuestión sean pequeños hongos con velo marrón (Cortinarius). Este género de hongo se conoce por su diverso rango de especies, muchas de las cuales tienen esporas parduzcas. La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de las esporas, permitiendo su identificación como parte de este grupo fúngico.

Respuesta: Es por ello que las esporas del Cortinarius, probablemente pequeños hongos con velo marrón. – Spanish translation

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