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Crustose lichen Pertusaria in ultraviolet light on a small mesquite tree on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 23, 2024

Location on mapsPost Oak Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
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The image presents a close-up view of a small mesquite tree trunk, illuminated by ultraviolet light. The dominant feature is a crustose lichen called Pertusaria, which covers a significant portion of the bark. The lichen exhibits a vibrant yellow coloration under UV illumination.

**Key Features:**

* **Mesquite Tree:** The image focuses on a small mesquite tree trunk.
* **Ultraviolet Illumination:** The scene is illuminated by ultraviolet light, highlighting the unique characteristics of the lichen.
* **Crustose Lichen (Pertusaria):** A crustose lichen, specifically Pertusaria, is the central subject. This type of lichen has a flat, crust-like appearance and is commonly found on tree trunks.

**Visual Details:**

* The mesquite tree trunk provides a natural substrate for the growth of the Pertusaria lichen.
* The yellow coloration of the lichen under UV light creates a striking visual effect.
* The texture of the lichen's crust-like surface is visible, adding depth to the image.

**Context:**

* **Location:** Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas
* **Date:** August 23, 2024

In summary, the image showcases a small mesquite tree trunk covered with a vibrant yellow Pertusaria lichen under ultraviolet light. The unique illumination highlights the distinctive characteristics of this crustose lichen, set against the natural backdrop of a park in Texas. – AI vision

Un lichen crustoso de Pertusaria bajo luz ultravioleta en un pequeño árbol de mezquite en el Post Oak Trail en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 23 de agosto de 2024. La imagen presenta una vista cercana del tronco de un pequeño árbol de mezquite, iluminado por luz ultravioleta. El rasgo dominante es un lichen crustoso llamado Pertusaria, que cubre una parte significativa de la corteza. El lichen presenta una coloración amarilla vibrante bajo iluminación UV. **Características clave:** * **Árbol de mezquite:** La imagen se centra en el tronco de un pequeño árbol de mezquite. * **Iluminación ultravioleta:** La escena está iluminada por luz ultravioleta, lo que destaca las características únicas del lichen. * **Lichen crustoso (Pertusaria):** Un lichen crustoso, específicamente Pertusaria, es el tema central. Este tipo de lichen tiene un aspecto parecido a una costra y se encuentra comúnmente en los troncos de árboles. **Detalles visuales:** * El tronco del árbol mezquite proporciona un sustrato natural para el crecimiento del lichen Pertusaria. * La coloración amarilla del lichen bajo luz UV crea un efecto visual impactante. * La textura de la superficie parecida a una costra del lichen es visible, lo que agrega profundidad a la imagen. **Contexto:** * **Ubicación:** Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas * **Fecha:** 23 de agosto de 2024 En resumen, la imagen muestra un tronco pequeño de árbol mezquite cubierto con un Pertusaria amarillo brillante bajo luz ultravioleta. La iluminación única destaca las características distintivas de este lichen crustoso, ambientado en el parque de Texas. – Spanish translation


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