Trichotorquatus sp.

Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA. Mojave Desert. Alluvial fan. Sandy, gravelly soil from mixed parent material, algal and lichen crust present but not common, plants present. Fried Liver alluvial fan.

Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA. Mojave Desert. Alluvial fan with active rills. Sandy, gravelly soils with algal crusts and lichen crusts present but not common. Plants present. Little San Bernardino Mountain

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Granite Mountains, Mojave Desert, CA. Mojave Desert. Granitic torr landscape. Sandy, gravelly soil, Synthrichia moss crust with algae, many desert plants present. Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center