Which Statement About Lichens Is Not True

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement about lichens is not true?

• A) They can reproduce by fragmentation of the vegetative body.
• B) They are often the first colonists in a new area.
• C) They render their environment more basic (alkaline).
• D) They contribute to soil formation.
• E) They may contain less than 10 percent water by weight.

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