Answer:the decline of lichens is an important indicator of an imbalance in the ecosystem. this research can help system ecologists predict how pollution will affect the entire ecosystem
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<span>What is the hematocrit value for the healthy male living at sea level in Boston? The Answer is </span>48 for males and 55 for a female.
We reject the options a) and b) since the question says that the data supports "equally" both cases - so we have no basis for making a choice either way.
Further, in science the decisions are reached based on facts, not voting, so we also reject the answer D .
We are left with the answer C and this is also the best practice in science - when unsure, leave it as a hypothesis.