Which statement about lichens is false? Select one: 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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They can reproduce by fragmentation of the vegetative body: This statement is true. Lichens can reproduce asexually by fragmentation of the thallus. b. They are often the first colonists in a new area: This statement is true. Lichens are pioneer organisms that Show more…
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