Lichens grow by forming a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either algae or cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria provide food through photosynthesis. Lichens can grow on various surfaces, such as rocks, trees, and soil, in a wide range of environments, from deserts to tundras.
Lichens are bio -indicators as the clear respond to changes in their environment . Areas that suffer from extreme air pollution will have no lichen as it cannot grow under those conditions.
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Lichen grow in a shape that is low, minimizing cold wind and remaining buried under insulating snow. They also minimize activity, going into a dormant state and relying on energy they have stored.
Lichen does not have the ability to move on its own. It grows on surfaces like rocks, trees, and soil. It may appear to spread slowly over time as it continues to grow and expand on its substrate.
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Lichen is considered to be a scavenger. They are commonly organisms that contain fungus and usually have a photosynthetic associate that they grow with.
Lichen is a type of fungi. Fungi is like a specie in the 6 kingdoms. Mushrooms are also fungi. Lichen can grow on rocks and logs.
Lichen are a good pollution indicator because they get their water and minerals from rainwater and the atmosphere. This makest lichen extremely sensitive to the atmosphere. As a result very few lichen grow in or near large cities with heavy pollution.
evergreens,shrubs,moss, and lichen
lichen. Lichens are a pioneer organism in successions, as they are able to colonize and grow on bare rock or soil, helping to break it down and create conditions for other plants to grow. Lichens can tolerate harsh environments and are often the first colonizers in primary successions.
A lichen is a disease that affects the skin and mouth, so it will grow on skin, your tongue, lips, etc.
Lichen thrive where the air quality is cleanest.
no. it does tent to grow more on sick trees.
Lichen that is your answer!! :))
Lichens are bio -indicators as the clear respond to changes in their environment . Areas that suffer from extreme air pollution will have no lichen as it cannot grow under those conditions.
Symbiosis