Which statement about lichens is false?
A) They can reproduce by fragmentation of the vegetative body.
B) They are often the first colonists in a new area.
C) They render their environment more basic (alkaline).
D) They contribute to soil formation.
E) They may contain less than 10 percent water by weight.

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Lichens actually render their environment more acidic, not basic (alkaline).

Which Statement About Lichens Is False