Spores (in KOH, low magnification) from black dots of ...

The image shows fungal spores under low magnification using a potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount. The spores are dark brown or black, elliptical in shape with rounded ends, and have a smooth surface. They appear to be slightly larger than 10 micrometers.

Sordariomycetes is an order of fungi within the Sordariomycetidae subphylum of Ascomycota. It includes many types of molds and mildews and has been known for several decades. This type of mold typically grows on moist, decaying plant material such as fallen leaves or logs.

This image was taken from a sample collected in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, on February 24, 2024. The spores were found in black dots on the bark of a fallen tree located in a wet area. – AI vision