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Which one of the following is a very good pollution indicator ?
 

Option: 1

Fungi
 


Option: 2

Slime molds
 


Option: 3

Lichens
 


Option: 4

Euglenoids
 


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Lichen 

  • A lichen is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
  • The algal component is called phycobiont and it provides food to the fungal component.
  • The fungal component is called mycobiont and it provides shelter, protection, water and nutrients to the algal part.
  • Lichens are good pollution indicators.
  • Lichen such as Roccella tinctoria is used to obtain biological stain orcein and it is also a source of litmus.

Lichens are good indicators of air pollution.

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