Biological Classification Question 140
140. Organisms which are indicator of $SO_2$ pollution of air
(a) Mosses
(b) Lichens
(c) Mushrooms
(d) Puffballs
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Answer : b
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(b) Lichens are composite organisms representing a symbiotic association between fungus and a algae. It can be crustose, foliose and fruticose types. They are the pioneer organisms in a new habitat. Lichens are used as indicator of air pollution. It does grow in the environment where pollution level is high, $SO_2$ is strong air pollutant and lichens are very sensitive to $SO_2$.
