Lichens play important role in biological succession and soil formation. Justify.
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Lichens play important role in biological succession and soil formation. Justify.
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Lichens growing on rocks secrete organic acids like
oxalic acid. The acids enter the rock and produce a
number of honey comb-like small crevices. Dust and
organic matter collect in the crevices. Mass spores are
able to grow over such crevices and start the process of
succession and soil formation.