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1179-22. Round patch of Caloplaca aurantia lichen on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1179-22. Round patch of Caloplaca aurantia lichen on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Patch of rounded crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Golden crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Crazy-paving pattern in the center of crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Orange-brown disks of fruiting bodies (apothecia) of crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia with orange-brown apothecia crowded in the center of the thallus on a limestone rock in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Sclerocephalus arabicus in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Dry Arnebia hispidissima(?) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Blooming Helianthemum kahiricum in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Flowers of Helianthemum kahiricum in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow flower of Aaronsohnia factorovskyi in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Rhanterium epapposum (native name Arfaj) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Pubescent leaves of Pulicaria gnaphalodes in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Seedling of milkweed Glossonema varians in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Furry leaves of Pulicaria gnaphalodes in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Two yellow flowers of Helianthemum kahiricum in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Halophyte plant Zygophyllum qatarense in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Desert species of morning glory (Convolvulus cephalopodus) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Aster like yellow flower of Aaronsohnia factorovskyi in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Tiny brown desert flowers of Heliotropium bacciferum(?) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Small yellow flowers of Aaronsohnia factorovskyi in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Plant with silvery leaves Pulicaria gnaphalodes in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Fluffy seeds of a plant of aster family in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Blooming Rhanterium epapposum (native name Arfaj) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Spherical seed pods of Reseda muricata with ants in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana(?)) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow flowers of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Desert flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Flower of desert species of morning glory (Convolvulus cephalopodus) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Purple desert flower of Scrophularia deserti (Al-Jar or Afaina in Arabic) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Rosette of drying leaves of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum?) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Globular seed pods of Reseda muricata with ants in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Desert plant Herniaria hemistemon (local name Ghebayra) with tiny leaves near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Black and orange caterpillar of salt-and-pepper moth (Utetheisa lotrix) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Inflorescence of Helianthemum kahiricum near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Seedling of milkweed Glossonema varians near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow flowers of Helianthemum kahiricum near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Sunning dhub (spiny-tailed agama, Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard, dhab, mastigure, Uromastyx aegyptia) in desert in industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Pitted darkling beetle (Adesmia cancellata) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Sun bathing dhub (spiny-tailed agama, Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard, dhab, mastigure, Uromastyx aegyptia) in undeveloped desert in industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Yellow flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Dandelion like flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013  Caloplaca aurantia lichen on a stone on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015  Round stone wall in a village of Al Mashrab in area of Ras Laffan Farms. Northern Qatar, October 18, 2014  Flint stone with a wind carved hole on desert plain in area of dunes near Harrarah, west from Mesayeed, south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 19, 2013  Circular round patch of yellow map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Round patch of lichen Cryptothecia striata on a tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020  Round patch of Aspicilia(?) lichen on sandstone bench near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 28, 2021  Large granite stone covered by cracked lichen Acarospora novomexicana (yellow) and firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea appressa (Caloplaca appressa)(?) (red) on Freshman Mountain in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018  Caloplaca (orange) lichen on a roadside stone on north shore of Lake Somerville near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 15, 2018  Firedot lichen Caloplaca on granite stone in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018  Round patch of tree fringewort (Ptilidium pulcherrimum) on a conifer log in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 3, 2024  Yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia(?)) on desert spurge (summer poinsettia, Euphorbia heterophylla) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, March 14, 2015  Cat on stone steps at Umm Wishah Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2013  Round patch of peppered rock-shield lichen (Xanthoparmelia conspersa) on a rock at Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 14, 2024  Stone house in area of Ras Laffan farms. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016  Industrial zone near Ramle, view from a train. The Middle East, January 4, 2001  Cat sitting on stone steps at Umm Wishah Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2013  Baluch ground gecko Bunopus tuberculatus (Baiuch Rock Gecko, a lizard) found under a stone in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010  Isidious lichen Fulgogasparrea brouardii (Caloplaca brouardii)(?) on a granite stone in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018  Firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea brouardii (Caloplaca brouardii)(?) on granite stone in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018  Northern Haifa and an industrial zone, view from a train. The Middle East, June 7, 2001  Desert truffles (faqah) at auction in Omani Market. Doha, Qatar, March 8, 2013  Torch Hotel from its foot in Aspire Zone at evening. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Aspire Zone Mosque and Torch Tower at evening. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Torch Hotel and utility building in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Some round holes on rock carvings (stone engravings, petroglyphs) on a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya site, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 21, 2015  Torch Hotel and Olympic rings sculpture in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Pedestrian overpass and Torch Hotel in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013  Service tower and Torch Hotel in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013  Pedestrian overpass to Torch Hotel in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013  Linaria albifrons against a picture of a desert taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016  Torch Hotel and Olympic rings sculpture in Aspire Zone at evening. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Olympic rings and Torch Tower sculpture in Aspire Zone at evening. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Torch Hotel and Olympic rings sculpture in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013  Honey bee on a flower of Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) near stone fence of Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2013  Two ladybugs on a leaf of Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) near stone fence of Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2013  Blooming Linaria albifrons against a picture of a desert taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016  Blooming Linaria albifrons with a picture of a desert as background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016  Plant of Linaria albifrons with a picture of a desert as background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016  Flower of Linaria albifrons with a picture of a desert as background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016  Remnants of ancient ingenious intertidal stone fish traps (rows of beachrock stone arranged in walls in semi-circular patterns) at low tide in Al Aaliya Island (Jazirat al Aliyah). Qatar, March 27, 2013  Ladybug with half dead aphids on Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) near stone fence of Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2013  Firedot lichen Caloplaca subsoluta (Squamulea subsoluta, Caloplaca irrubescens) on a granite tombstone in old Port Sullivan cemetery, west from Hearne. Texas, January 8, 2019 |
