Which of the following is an air pollution indicator?
A
Fungi
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B
Red algae
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C
Lichens
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D
Brown algae
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Solution
The correct option is C Lichens Lichens are sensitive to air pollution because the algal partner absorbs most of the nutrients from the air. If the air has an increased amount of sulfur dioxide, a poisonous compound is formed in lichens that result in their death.