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Viruses, Viroids,Prions and Lichens

Question

Lichens are symbiotic association between two organisms. Which of these statements about them is true?

Easy

A

Lichens are fast growing organisms that live for a short period
B

The algal component is called mycobiont and fungal component is called phycobiont
C

They are pioneers of vegetation on rocks.
D

They grow well in polluted cities.

Solution

Lichens play a very important role in succession. They are the pioneer species for xerarch succession. The algal component is called the phycobiont and the fungal component is called the mycobiont. They do not grow well in polluted areas.

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