Velvety brown and grey corticioid fungus on an oak(?) log in Lick Creek ParkLick Creek: Background Notes. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024

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The image shows a close-up view of a velvety brown and gray corticioid fungus growing on an oak log in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas.

**Fungus Description**

* The fungus covers the entire surface of the wood, with some areas appearing more densely packed than others.
* It has a soft, fuzzy texture that resembles velvet or suede.
* The coloration is primarily brown and gray, but there are also lighter brown patches scattered throughout.
* There appears to be a small amount of white mold present in one area.

**Oak Log Description**

* The oak log provides the substrate for the fungus to grow on.
* It has a rough, weathered texture with visible cracks and grooves.
* The wood is light brown in color, which contrasts with the darker hues of the fungus.

**Overall Appearance**

* The overall appearance of the image is one of decay and neglect.
* The fungus appears to be thriving on the decaying oak log, covering it completely.
* This suggests that the fungus may have been growing on this particular piece of wood for some time.

**Conclusion**

The image provides a detailed view of a corticioid fungus growing on an oak log in Lick Creek Park. The fungus has a soft, fuzzy texture and covers the entire surface of the wood, with some areas appearing more densely packed than others. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Proporciona una descripción detallada del hongo corticiod que crece en un tronco de roble en el Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, el 4 de mayo de 2024. **Descripción del hongo** * El hongo cubre toda la superficie de la madera, con algunas áreas más densamente empaquetadas que otras. * Tiene una textura suave y peluda que recuerda al terciopelo o a la piel de gamuza. * La coloración es principalmente marrón y gris, pero también hay manchas marrones claros dispersos por toda ella. * Hay un área donde se puede ver una pequeña cantidad de moho blanco presente. **Descripción del tronco de roble** * El tronco de roble es el sustrato en el que crece el hongo. * Tiene una textura áspera y erosionada, con grietas y surcos visibles. * La madera tiene un color marrón claro, lo que contrasta con los tonos más oscuros del hongo. **Apariencia general** * El aspecto global de la imagen es el deterioro y el abandono. * El hongo parece estar prosperando sobre el tronco en descomposición, cubriéndolo por completo. * Esto sugiere que el hongo puede haber estado creciendo en esta pieza de madera durante bastante tiempo. **Conclusión** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada del hongo corticiod que crece en un tronco de roble en Lick Creek Park. El hongo tiene una textura blanda y peluda, y cubre toda la superficie de la madera, con algunas áreas más densamente empaquetadas que otras. – Spanish translation

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