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when lichen grwos on a rocks it is an example of sheet jointing
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoBiological weathering is what the contact of a rock with lichens and mosses is. The contact also may be considered mechanical depending upon the circumstances.
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What is the plant that grows on on tree trunks?
Lichen is a combination of fungus and algae. It grows on tree trunks.
Fungi are able to absorb what from bare rock?
lichen
What producer that breaks down rock?
lichen a lichen is a producer that is actually composed of two different species, a fungus and an alga. the alga photosynthesizes, while the fungus absorbs nutrients from rocks and holds water. together they begin to break down the rock.
What plant produces acids that aid in chemical weathering?
Chemical weathering can also be caused by the acids produced by some plants. The simple plant, lichen, is an example. As lichens grown on the surface of rock, an acid is produced that dissolves some of the minerals in the rock. Lichen is often called a "pioneer" plant because it is one of the first plants to grow in a rocky area.
What big group and other examples of lichens?
what is an example of lichen
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.
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.
Is lichen grows on barren rock in the tundra a primary or secondary succession?
YES it is a primary succession
What is the process in which lichen grows on the outside of a rock and slowly breaks the rock down?
i think it might be called weathering but I'm not really sure...
What is the effect in witch lichen grows on a bare rock?
An explosion, no, jk but I dont understand what ur askin, sorry :(
What are facts about lichen?
its green and it grows mostly on trees
What is an example of a lichen?
Wolf lichen, British soldier lichen, or Christmas lichen. These are a few of many.
What is the plant that grows on on tree trunks?
Lichen is a combination of fungus and algae. It grows on tree trunks.
What is the common name of shaggy lichen which grows on trees?
Moss
How do lichens adapt to the cold?
lichen adapt cold condition because they are made of fur and thick branch which can survive in cold it usally grows in rock because it keep away from cold and snow and keep them warms as well it has 500 spieces of lichen in aectic.
What are plants that live on rock called?
lichen
Do lichen break down rock?
YES
