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a litchen lives on mostly rocks and trees and where there is a lot of moisture in the air
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoLichen thrive mainly on tree bark and rocks, in areas where the air is good for living things.
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When do lichens grow?
Lichens need sunlight, water, nutrients from the air including dust and some nutrients from the substrate they grow on they are sensitive to sulfur dioxide there are fluffy lichens, crusty lichens, scaly lichens, leafy lichens etc
Why do lichens grow in places few other organisms can live?
Lichens can use nutrients that most organisms can't. They can use their biotic (living) surrounding to their advantage by the decomposing leaves, exoskeletons and other nutrients from the soil.
What would lichens help form?
lichens help form bacteria
What are the properties of lichens?
Lichens are like fungi because they can keep from drying out, have protective walls, and absorb nutrients from the air. They are like algae in that they are producers and can use photosynthesis.
Can fungi live in dry areas?
Yes, there are fungi that live in deserts as lichens. Lichens can also be found at the poles (which are also dry since cold air does not hold much moisture and there is not much liquid water in the soil).
What kind of plants live int the tundra?
liches and orange lichens
Can a lichen plant live in the desert?
Yes, lichens can be found in deserts.
How do lichens change their environment so other organisms can live there?
Lichens absorb water and minerals from the air. As a result, they are easily affected by pollution. Thus the presence of lichens are a good source of air quality for other organisms
How do lichens live?
They can be found all over the world especially in rocks and in trees.
How long can lichen live?
Lichens are algae like structures that grow on trees in the tundra. They can live up to hundreds of years.
When do lichens grow?
Lichens need sunlight, water, nutrients from the air including dust and some nutrients from the substrate they grow on they are sensitive to sulfur dioxide there are fluffy lichens, crusty lichens, scaly lichens, leafy lichens etc
Are lichens flora or fauna?
Lichens are flora - plants.Lichens are flora - plants.
What are properties of lichens?
Lichens grow extremely slowly. Lichens are able to survive extreme conditions.
What mode of nutrition is in lichens?
what is the mode of nutrition in lichens?
Are Lichens unicellular.?
No , lichens are not unicelluar at all .
What are 2 animals and 2 plants that live in Tundra?
Lichens and mosses, willows sedges and grasses.
Why do lichens grow in places few other organisms can live?
Lichens can use nutrients that most organisms can't. They can use their biotic (living) surrounding to their advantage by the decomposing leaves, exoskeletons and other nutrients from the soil.
