PLEASE HELP ME I'LL MAKE YOU BRAINLIEST!!!!!!!!!! Lichens can best be described by which of the following? a) autotrophic organi
sms and fungi in a mutualistic relationship b) photosynthesizing fungi that can live in harsh environment conditions c) saprophytic fungi that secretes acids to grow on and colonize rocks d) two heterotrophic fungi species that thrive on nutrients from the air
answer is option C , lichens do colonize on rocks most of the time , this is because they really are saprophytic fungi , that secrete acids to melt and make the rocks suitable for growing on.