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Lichen growing on wood is called :

A
Corticolous
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Lignocolous
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Terricolous
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Saxicolous
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Solution

The correct option is A Lignocolous
  • In biology that lives in dead wood, leaves, or sticks, or organic debris is called as lignicolous.
  • Lichens which grow on wood are called lignicolous, e.g., Cephalium.
  • Hence the correct answer is option B.

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