Question

Fungus / Lichens which grow on wood is

• A. Terricolous
• B. Saxicolous
• C. Lignicolous
• D. Corticolous

Answer 1

The correct option is C Lignicolous

• A terricolous lichen grows on soil whereas the saxicolous lichen grows on rocks.
• A corticolous lichen lives and grows on the surface of a bark of the tree.
• The lichen which grown on the wood is lignicolous. Lignicolous lichen not only grows on the wood but also causes it to decay.
• Thus, the correct answer is (C).