Spores (in KOH) of brown fibrecap (Inocybe), 3 mushrooms, collected in Lick Creek ParkLick Creek: Background Notes. College Station, Texas

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Mushrooms in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, April 24, 2024

Album 3520: Mushrooms in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, April 24, 2024

The image shows a close-up view of spores from the mushroom Inocybe, also known as brown fibrecap. The spores are in an optical slide covered with a solution called potassium hydroxide (KOH), which is used to help identify the species based on their appearance.

**Spore Description**

* Spore shape: irregularly shaped, roughly cylindrical
* Spore size: approximately 4-6 micrometers long and 2-3 micrometers wide
* Surface texture: smooth with some slight ridges or bumps

**Background and Context**

The image is likely part of a fungal collection used for teaching purposes. The sample was collected in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas on April 24, 2024.

**Conclusion**

This image provides a detailed look at the spores of Inocybe, showcasing their unique shape and size. The use of KOH helps to highlight the spore's features, making it easier to identify the species. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Esporas (en KOH) de sombrerillo marrón (Inocybe), 3 hongos, recogidos en el Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 24 de abril del 2024. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de las esporas del hongo Inocybe, también conocido como sombrerillo marrón. Las esporas están en un portaobjetos cubierto con una solución denominada hidróxido de potasio (KOH), que se utiliza para ayudar a identificar la especie basándose en su apariencia.

**Descripción de esporas**
* Forma de espora: irregularmente conformada, aproximadamente cilíndrica * Tamaño de las esporas: aproximadamente 4-6 micrómetros de largo y 2-3 micrómetros de ancho * Textura superficial: suave con algunos ligeros surcos o protuberancias **Antecedentes y contexto**
La imagen es probablemente parte de una colección fúngica utilizada con fines docentes. La muestra se recogió en el Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, el 24 de abril del 2024.

**Conclusión**
Esta imagen proporciona una mirada detallada a las esporas de Inocybe, mostrando su forma y tamaño únicos. El uso de KOH ayuda a destacar las características de las esporas, lo que facilita la identificación de la especie. – Spanish translation

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