Which one of the following is not true about lichens?

Options

A. Their body is composed of both algal and fungal cells
B. Some form food for reindeers in Arctic regions
C. Some species can be used as pollution indicators
D. These grow very fast at the rate of about 2 cm per year

Answer

D

Explanation

(d) Statement (d) is incorrect because lichens show very slow growth. Their size and slow rate of growth suggest that some lichens in the Arctic are 4000 years ago.