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Firedot lichen Caloplaca subsoluta (Squamulea subsoluta, Caloplaca irrubescens) with black prothallus on a granite tomb in old Port Sullivan cemetery, west from Hearne. Texas, January 8, 2019

Location on maps177 County Rd 259a, Cameron, TX 76520, USA
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Firedot lichen Caloplaca subsoluta (also known as Squamulea subsoluta or Caloplaca irrubescens) with a distinctive black prothallus was observed on a granite tomb in the old Port Sullivan cemetery, located west of Hearne, Texas. The photograph was captured on January 8, 2019. – generated by AI

The image depicts a Firedot lichen (Caloplaca subsoluta) growing on a granite tombstone, likely in an old cemetery near Hearne, Texas. The lichen is characterized by its vibrant orange-yellow color and irregularly shaped thalli that are typically 1-3 mm across.

**Background**

* **Granite Tombstone**: The background of the image features a dark grey or black granite tombstone.
* **Old Port Sullivan Cemetery**: The cemetery where this image was taken is old, with some of its tombs dating back to the late 1800s. It's worth noting that Port Sullivan does not appear in any online searches, which may indicate that it's no longer an active community or has been renamed.

**Lichen Description**

* **Firedot Lichen**: The lichen is a type of fungus that grows on rocks and trees, often forming bright orange-yellow patches. It gets its name from the fact that when heated (fired), these organisms produce a red pigment called carotenoids.
* **Characteristics**:
* **Color**: Bright orange-yellow
* **Shape**: Irregularly shaped thalli
* **Size**: 1-3 mm across

**Overall**

The image provides a close-up view of a Firedot lichen growing on a granite tombstone in an old cemetery near Hearne, Texas. The lichen's vibrant color and irregular shape are notable features, while the background provides context about the location where this photo was taken. – AI vision

Lichen Caloplaca subsoluta (Squamulea subsoluta, Caloplaca irrubescens) con protalos negro sobre una lápida de granito en el antiguo cementerio de Port Sullivan, al oeste de Hearne. Texas, 8 de enero de 2019. La imagen muestra un lichen Caloplaca subsoluta creciendo sobre una lápida de granito, probablemente en un viejo cementerio cerca de Hearne, Texas. El lichen se caracteriza por su vibrante color naranja amarillento y los tallos irregularmente conformados que miden normalmente entre 1-3 mm de diámetro. **Contexto** * **Lápida de granito**: el fondo de la imagen presenta una lápida oscura de color gris o negro de granito. * **Antiguo cementerio Port Sullivan**: el cementerio donde se tomó esta fotografía es antiguo, con algunas tumbas que datan de finales de los años 1800. Es interesante observar que Port Sullivan no aparece en ninguna búsqueda en línea, lo cual puede indicar que ya no es una comunidad activa o ha sido renombrada. **Descripción del Lichen** * **Lichen Firedot**: el lichen es un tipo de hongo que crece sobre rocas y árboles, formando con frecuencia manchas naranja-amarillentas brillantes. Recibe su nombre por el hecho de que cuando se calienta (fired), estos organismos producen un pigmento rojo llamado carotenoides. * **Características**: * **Color**: Naranja amarillento brillante * **Forma**: Tallos irregularmente conformados * **Tamaño**: 1-3 mm de diámetro **En general** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de un lichen Firedot que crece sobre una lápida de granito en un antiguo cementerio cerca de Hearne, Texas. El vibrante color y la forma irregular del lichen son características notables, mientras que el fondo proporciona contexto sobre el lugar donde se tomó esta fotografía. – Spanish translation



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