How Are Lichens and Mycorrhizae Similar

question 55

Multiple Choice

How are lichens and mycorrhizae similar?

• A) Both are saprophytes that decompose dead materials.
• B) Both parasitize live plants, eventually killing them.
• C) Both are pioneer species that colonize bare rock.
• D) Both form symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic species.

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Definitions:

Tectonic Setting

The geological and geographical conditions resulting from the movement and interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates.

Mantle Upwelling

The ascent of warmer, less dense material from deep within the Earth's mantle to its surface, driving plate tectonics and volcanic activity.

Continental Collision

A tectonic process where two continental plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains and other geological features.

Foreland Basin

A structural basin located adjacent to mountain ranges, formed by the flexing of the earth's crust due to the weight of the mountain range.