Hexagonia tenuis

A beautiful form of fungus growing on a dry branch of a tree. Just looking at this picture shows how diverse the beauty of nature can be. It is probably a fungus called whose scientific name is Trametes versicolor. Its structure looks a lot like the tail a peacock a wild turkey, which is why the word tail is added to its name.

In the picture, the fungi grow densely next each other on the dry branch. The arrangement of these color layers is spread in such a way that it looks like a carefully painted natural work art. The circular lines like fine lines on the back of the fungi, as if time has left its own mark. Even the powdery or dusty lumps on them give the whole structure a real and living character.

This type fungus usually grows on dead decaying trees and acts as nature's cleaners. They decompose dead organic matter and return it the soil, so that new trees plants can take nutrients from it. In this way, fungi act an important part the environment.

The structure, lines, and even the dust particles on the fungus are clearly visible. Although the background is blurry, it can be understood that there are some more dry tree parts, which have created a suitable environment for these fungi live.

The image can be an excellent example for biology students, because it gives an idea how fungi develop in nature and what role they play in dead organic matter. It can also be educational in terms environmental awareness. Many us consider fungi unnecessary or harmful, but this image shows us with our fingers that fungi are not just parasites, but are part the complete balance each environment.

The structure, color, and fine prints on this fungus prove that nature is not only beneficial, but also an extreme example art. Small fungi are placed together like a large work art, if nature itself took a brush and created this design.

This type image can be used in books documentaries about natural history biodiversity. Artists often draw inspiration from nature this image can certainly great inspiration for such an artist. Similarly, it is a wonderful capture from a photographer’s perspective—a perfect example how small things can tell a big story.

This photograph is not just a picture a fungus, it beautifully captures a part the vast, complex, and aesthetic cycle nature. It reminds us that even the smallest creatures in nature can be carriers immense beauty.

Device	Name
Android	oppo A95
Camera	4.71 Mm, f/1.0, (iso100)

Photography:
Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan

Link to original community|
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/302869293

Latitude Longitude Map|
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.125902&mlon=101.504848#map=12/3.1259/101.5048