Question:
Lichens are called pioneer colonisers of bare rock. How can they help in formation of soil?
Solution:
Ans. Lichens release small quantity of acids which corrode the surface of rocks creating small pores and releasing minerals. With the passage of time the porous surface changes into thin layer of soil.
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