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What does the distribution area of lichen and mosses indicate?
What does the distribution area of lichen and mosses indicate?
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- The distribution area of lichen and mosses indicates the levels of sulfur dioxide in the environment.
- Sulfur dioxide when present in high quantities (indicative of air pollution) does not allow lichens to grow.
- Thus, these plants are bioindicators of air pollution.
- The distribution area of lichen and mosses indicates the levels of sulfur dioxide in the environment.
- Sulfur dioxide when present in high quantities (indicative of air pollution) does not allow lichens to grow.
- Thus, these plants are bioindicators of air pollution.
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