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19 April, 13:38
Why are lichens called soil formers
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Jennifer Arias
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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