Parmotrema together with loop lichen (Hypotrachyna)(?) on a tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas

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Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, March 1, 2019

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The image features a close-up view of two distinct lichens growing together on a weathered piece of bark, likely from a tree trunk or branch. The dominant green lichen occupies most of the frame and exhibits a flat, leaf-like appearance with rounded edges that slightly curl upwards. It is characterized by its light to medium olive-green color and has no apparent apothecia (fruiting bodies) visible.

In contrast, the smaller lichen in the upper right corner displays a lighter green hue and features holes or notches along its edges. This may indicate the presence of apothecia on this lichen species, which are typically dark brown to black in color. The bark on which they grow is grayish-brown with some brown spots, suggesting that it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period.

The overall appearance of these lichens suggests that they thrive in a forest environment, where they can absorb moisture and nutrients from their surroundings. The image provides a detailed look at the intricate textures and colors of these fascinating organisms, highlighting their unique characteristics and adaptations to their ecosystem. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Parmotrema junto con el líquen de bucle (Hypotrachyna) (?) en un árbol del sendero de excursiones Lone Star cerca de Pole Creek en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. Richards, Texas, 1 de marzo de 2019. La imagen muestra una vista de cerca de dos líquenes distintos creciendo juntos en un pedazo de corteza desgastada, probablemente de un tronco o rama de árbol. El líquen verde dominante ocupa la mayor parte del cuadro y presenta un aspecto plano similar a una hoja con bordes redondeados que se enrollan ligeramente hacia arriba. Se caracteriza por su color verde oliva claro a medio y no tiene apotecios (cuerpos fructíferos) visibles. En contraste, el líquen más pequeño en la esquina superior derecha muestra un tono verde más claro y presenta orificios u muescas a lo largo de sus bordes. Esto puede indicar la presencia de apotecios en esta especie de líquenes, que son típicamente de color marrón oscuro a negro. La corteza en la que crecen es grisácea con algunas manchas marrones, lo que sugiere que ha estado expuesta a los elementos durante un período prolongado. El aspecto general de estos líquenes sugiere que prosperan en un entorno forestal, donde pueden absorber la humedad y los nutrientes de sus alrededores. La imagen proporciona un detallado examen de las texturas e intrincadas colores de estos fascinantes organismos, destacando sus características únicas y adaptaciones a su ecosistema. – Spanish translation

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