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Which of the following is used an atomospheric pollution indicator?

A

Lepidoptera

B

Lichens

C

Lycopersicon

D

Lycopodium

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B

(b) Lichens can be used as an atmospheric pollution indicator. They do not grow in areas that are polluted, as they are sensitive (espically phycobiont ) to oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, hence unable to synthesise organic food and do not grow well.
Lepidoptera It is insect order.
Lycopersicon It is scientific name of tomato.
Lycopodium It is an pteridophyte.
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  • Which of the following is used as an atmospheric pollution indicator

    A
    Lepidoptera
    B
    Lichens
    C
    Lycopersicon
    D
    Lycopodium
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    A
    Agrobacterium
    B
    Lichen
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    Pteridium
    D
    Both A and B
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    A
    Mycorrhiza
    B
    Algae
    C
    Fungi
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