Cryptogamic "Soils" Are Found in Dry, Hot Deserts

question 12

Multiple Choice

Cryptogamic "soils" are found in dry, hot deserts. Which of the following is NOT true of cryptogamic crusts?

• A) They develop very slowly.
• B) They are made of lichens, mosses, and other algae and fungi.
• C) They are quite resilient and not easily killed.
• D) They play a vital role in protecting seeds for germination.
• E) They help to prevent erosion in desert ecosystems.

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