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Lichens and mosses erode rocks by producing?

Lichens and mosses erode rocks by producing acids. These acids lead to the deterioration of rocks, such as limestone and marble.


Primary succession?

Plnats grow on rocks like lichens and mosses.


Are lichens growing on rocks competition?

no


How can lichens cause chemical weathering?

Nanovolumes of acids released from lichens react with rocks and minerals.


How do lichens affect the environment?

lichens affect the enviroment by breaking down rocks in primary succsesion


How do lichens contribute to soil formation?

Lichens break down rocks through a process called weathering, releasing minerals that contribute to soil formation. They also produce organic acids that further break down rocks, creating a foundation for soil development. Additionally, lichens help stabilize soil by preventing erosion with their mat-like growth.


What size of rock can wind erode?

well, think about it, wind can erode ALL size of rocks, wind does its job, which is eroding rocks.


What fungi is important in weathering rocks to form soil?

Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae that play a significant role in weathering rocks to form soil. The fungi in lichens produce acids that break down minerals in rocks, contributing to the process of soil formation over time.


Which group of fungus is found growing on rocks?

Lichens is the group of fungus that is found growing on rocks.


How does weather and water erode rocks?

By doing erosion


Why are mosses and lichens sometimes called poineer plants?

Because Lichens and Mosses grow on barren rocks and help in the formation of soil.


What does acid rain o to rocks?

Acid rain helps erode, etch, and decompose rocks.