Young golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) near a stump when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Lick Creek ParkLick Creek: Background Notes. College Station, Texas

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The image presents a striking visual comparison between a young golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) exposed to regular daylight and when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight.

**Key Features:**

* **Mushroom**: The mushroom is situated near a stump in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas.
* **Light Sources**:
   + Regular Daylight
   + 365 nm Ultraviolet (UV-A) Blacklight

**Visual Differences:**

* Under regular daylight, the mushroom appears white with brownish patches on its cap and stem. The patches have a rough texture and resemble small cracks or fissures.
* In contrast, when illuminated by UV-A blacklight, the mushroom exhibits vibrant colors:
   + Cap: Bright yellow
   + Stem: Light blue

**Conclusion:**

The image effectively highlights the unique properties of the young golden reishi mushroom. Its ability to fluoresce under UV-A light reveals a hidden pattern that is not visible in natural lighting conditions.

Answer: The image shows the young golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) near a stump when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Muestra el hongo joven reishi dorado (Ganoderma curtisii) cerca de un tronco cuando se expone a la luz del día habitual y cuando se ilumina con una lámpara negra ultravioleta de 365 nm en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 16 de octubre de 2024. La imagen presenta una comparación visual sorprendente entre un hongo joven reishi dorado (Ganoderma curtisii) expuesto a la luz del día habitual y cuando se ilumina con una lámpara negra ultravioleta de 365 nm. **Características clave:** * **Hongo**: El hongo está situado cerca de un tronco en Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. * **Fuente de luz**: + Luz del día habitual + Lámpara negra ultravioleta de 365 nm **Diferencias visuales:** * Bajo la luz del día habitual, el hongo parece blanco con parches parduscos en su sombrero y tallo. Los parches tienen una textura rugosa y se asemejan a pequeñas grietas o fisuras. * En contraste, cuando se ilumina con luz ultravioleta de 365 nm, el hongo exhibe colores vibrantes: + Sombrero: Amarillo brillante + Tallo: Azul claro **Conclusión:** La imagen destaca efectivamente las propiedades únicas del hongo joven reishi dorado. Su capacidad para fluorescer bajo luz ultravioleta de 365 nm revela un patrón oculto que no es visible en condiciones de iluminación natural. Respuesta: La imagen muestra el hongo joven reishi dorado (Ganoderma curtisii) cerca de un tronco cuando se expone a la luz del día habitual, así como cuando se ilumina con una lámpara negra ultravioleta de 365 nm en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 16 de octubre de 2024. – Spanish translation

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