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19 April, 13:38

Why are lichens called soil formers

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  1. 19 April, 14:03
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    Lichens are not parasitic when they grow on trees, they just use the tree bark as a home. They enrich the soil by trapping water, dust and silt. When lichens die they contribute organic matter to the soil, improving the soil so that other plants can grow there.
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