Close-up of Buellia or may be Aspicilia ... Close-up of Buellia or may be Aspicilia, Lecidella lichen on sandstone on Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 21, 2023A close-up view of a lichen species, either Buellia or Aspicilia, adorns the sandstone surface near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park in Texas. The photograph was taken on December 21, 2023, capturing the intricate details of this fascinating organism thriving on the rocky terrain. – generated by AI This is a close-up photograph of a Lecidella lichen growing on a sandstone rock. The lichen has irregularly shaped greenish-gray lobes. It looks like it may be either Aspicilia or Buellia, but that identification is not certain. The texture and coloration of the lichen in this image are similar to those of other Lecidella species that can be found growing on sandstone rocks. The irregularly shaped greenish-gray lobes suggest that the lichen may be Lecidella elaeochroma, which is a common species found in Texas. The presence of a white powdery substance on some parts of the lichen suggests that it may have been exposed to moisture or humidity recently. This could indicate that the lichen has been growing in an area with high levels of rainfall or humidity. Overall, this image provides a detailed view of the texture and coloration of Lecidella lichens growing on sandstone rocks. The identification of the specific species is not certain without further examination, but the characteristics visible in this image are consistent with several common species found in Texas. – AI vision |
College Station, Texas ... 2023 |
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