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What kind of weathering is caused by lichen?
Lichen eat away at rocks.
What is an example of biological weatheing?
Lichen EDIT: Lichen is not so much an example of biological weathering, as a cause. When Lichen grows on rocks it releases chemicals which dissolve the rock. This can be seen in rocks which appear to be covered in flakes of rock.
What are lichen and give their life cycle?
Lichen is a type of fungi. Fungi is like a specie in the 6 kingdoms. Mushrooms are also fungi. Lichen can grow on rocks and logs.
What plants help in weathering of rocks?
one of it is the lichen plant
A plant that is a cross between a fungi and an algae?
Lichen is formed by a partnership between fungi and algae. Lichen is a specific type of moss that grows on rocks.
Describe what a lichen is and where you would find it in the highest abundance?
A lichen is a fungus that has a symbiotic relationship with an algae. Lichen can survive in any habitat and grows abundantly on rocks on sea shores, walls, trees or even concrete.
How does lichen make soil?
Lichen produces acid that breaks down rocks that it grows on throughout it's life cycle. Also when it decays it produces soil
How does soil form from weathered rock?
when moss or lichen form on rocks these organisms break down rocks to the point it becomes soil
What organism lives in the cracks of rocks and starts weathering?
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Which organism would probably first to grow on a new volcanic island?
Lichen will probably be the first life you see.
Which organism causes cracks rin rocks changing the environment where other organisms can grow?
Lichen that is your answer!! :))
What are lichens and how do they break down rocks?
Lichen are a composite of two organisms (fungus and algae) living symbiotically and they have a small amount of acid. ;p and it breaks down rocks by growing on rocks!
