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Which one of the following is not true about lichens?

A
Their body is composed of both fungal and algal cells

B
Some form food for reindeers in arctic regions

C
Some species can be used as pollution indicators

D
These grow very fast at the rate of about two centimeters per year

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Statement (d) is incorrect because lichens show very slow growth. Their size and slow rate of growth suggest that some lichens in the arctic are 4000 years old.
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Question Text
Which one of the following is not true about lichens?
Updated OnDec 16, 2022
TopicBiological Classification
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 1
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