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Slime mold Arcyria ferruginea on a pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 1, 2024

Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
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The image depicts a close-up view of a pine log covered with orange-red slime mold, specifically Arcyria ferruginea.

* **Color:**
* The slime mold is predominantly orange-red.
* **Shape and Distribution:**
* It forms small clusters or patches on the surface of the pine log.
* The clusters appear to be irregularly shaped but generally rounded.
* **Size:**
* The individual clusters are relatively small, with diameters ranging from a few millimeters to slightly over 1 centimeter (0.4 inches).
* **Texture and Consistency:**
* The slime mold has a soft, gelatinous texture when viewed at this scale.
* **Background and Surroundings:**
* The pine log itself is not clearly visible due to the dense coverage of the slime mold.
* There are hints of brownish-gray colors around the edges where the log meets other materials or the ground.

In summary, the image showcases a vibrant orange-red slime mold, Arcyria ferruginea, thriving on a pine log. The slime mold forms small clusters that cover much of the log's surface, giving it a uniform yet varied appearance due to its irregular shape and size distribution. – AI vision

Molda de limo Arcyria ferruginea en un tronco de pino en el Sendero Caney Creek (Sendero Little Lake Creek Loop) en la Selva Nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 1 de febrero del 2024. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un tronco de pino cubierto con moho de limo naranja-rojo, específicamente Arcyria ferruginea. * **Color:** * El moho de limo es predominantemente naranja-rojo. * **Forma y Distribución:** * Forma pequeños grupos o manchas en la superficie del tronco de pino. * Las manchas tienen forma irregular pero generalmente redondeadas. * **Tamaño:** * Los grupos individuales son relativamente pequeños, con diámetros que varían desde unos pocos milímetros hasta ligeramente más de 1 centímetro (0.4 pulgadas). * **Textura y Consistencia:** * El moho de limo tiene una textura blanda y gelatinosa cuando se observa a esta escala. * **Antecedentes y Alrededores:** * El tronco de pino no es claramente visible debido a la densa cobertura del moho de limo. * Hay pistas de colores marronáceos alrededor de los bordes donde el tronco se encuentra con otros materiales o el suelo. En resumen, la imagen muestra un vibrante moho de limo naranja-rojo, Arcyria ferruginea, que prospera en un tronco de pino. El moho de limo forma pequeños grupos que cubren gran parte de la superficie del tronco, dándole una apariencia uniforme pero variada debido a su irregular forma y distribución de tamaño. – Spanish translation


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