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Parmotrema and Pyxine lichens on an iron foot bridge across the bayou in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, February 23, 2019

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On a rusty iron footbridge spanning the bayou within the Sam Houston National Forest's Winters Bayou area, Parmotrema and Pyxine lichens thrive. The photograph was captured on February 23rd, 2019, showcasing the delicate beauty of these organisms as they cling to life on the bridge's weathered surface. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of two distinct lichens growing on an iron bridge near the bayous at Waverley, Texas.

**Lichen Details**

* **Parmotrema Lichen**: The first lichen is greenish-yellow and has a wavy, irregular shape with ridges that resemble small waves. Its surface is rough to touch.
* **Pyxine Lichen**: The second lichen is pale-green and grows in a more compact, rounded form. It also features a slightly wavy texture.

**Background**

The bridge's iron surface provides a reddish-brown background for the lichens, which are growing directly on it.

**Overall Impression**

The image suggests that the lichens have been growing on the bridge for some time and have adapted to the metal substrate. The diversity of these organisms in this environment highlights their ability to thrive in unexpected places. – AI vision

El siguiente texto está traducido del inglés al español:

Lichens Parmotrema y Pyxine sobre un puente de hierro a través del bayú, en la zona de Winters Bayou en el bosque nacional Sam Houston, al este de Waverly. Texas, 23 de febrero de 2019. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de dos líquenes distintos que crecen en un puente de hierro cerca del bayú en Waverley, Texas. **Detalles del Líquen** * **Liquen Parmotrema**: El primer liquen es amarillento verdoso y tiene una forma ondulada irregular con aristas que se asemejan a pequeñas olas. Su superficie es áspera al tacto. * **Líquen Pyxine**: El segundo líquen es verde pálido y crece en forma más compacta, redonda. También presenta una textura ondulada. **Antecedentes** La superficie de hierro del puente proporciona un fondo marrón rojizo para los líquenes que crecen directamente sobre él. **Impresión general** La imagen sugiere que los líquenes han estado creciendo en el puente durante algún tiempo y se han adaptado al sustrato de metal. La diversidad de estos organismos en este entorno destaca su capacidad para prosperar en lugares inesperados. – Spanish translation



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