Question

Write important feature of lichen

Answer 1

Dear student,
The important features of lichens are-

• A lichen is an association between one or two fungus species and an algae or cyanobacteria
• They convert carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through photosynthesis into oxygen.
• They form soil carpet and prevent soil erosion.
• They are pollution indicator.
• Their symbiosis is used to make litmus paper.

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