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Standard XII
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Lichens
Lichen growin...
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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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