When Lichens Grow on Bare Rock, They May Eventually Accumulate

question 18

Multiple Choice

When lichens grow on bare rock, they may eventually accumulate enough organic material around them to supply the foothold for later rooted vegetation. These early pioneering lichens can be said to do what to the later arrivals?

• A)tolerate
• B)inhibit
• C)facilitate
• D)exclude
• E)concentrate

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