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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!
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What is plants which make substances that break down rock?
Plants which make substances that break down rock are called lichens. Lichens are known to release acids that break down rocks.
What are lichens 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!
What 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!
How do lichens affect the environment?
lichens affect the enviroment by breaking down rocks in primary succsesion
How do mosses and lichens help to from soil?
Lichens and mosses help to form soil by breaking down the rocks that they are attached to.
Does licheon produce an acid that will break down a rock?
Yes, lichens can produce acids to break down rock.
Which force does not break down rocks in nature?
sunlight does not break down rocks
How do lichens contribute to soil formation?
Lichens work by picking up nutrients to help them produce and also pick up water to help the grow and live longer.
What name is this process when rocks break down?
the process is called weathering when the rocks break down
What is human acidity?
human acid is caused by plant acids, known as the humic acids. Mosses and lichens provide a good example. As these three plants grow on rocks, they produce acids that, in turn, break down the minerals found within the rocks.
What helps soil by releasing acids that break down rock?
i think mushrooms :/ or lichens
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.
