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Ivanshal [37]
3 years ago
11

Why are lichens called soil formers

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1 answer:
Ipatiy [6.2K]3 years ago
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Answer:

Lichens are not parasitic when they grow on trees, they just use the tree bark as a home. They enrich the soil by trapping water, dust and silt. When lichens die they contribute organic matter to the soil, improving the soil so that other plants can grow there.

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