Figure 23.16A

-Four of the following statements are true of the organism depicted in the figure above. Which one is the exception?

Question

Figure 23.16A​
 
-Four of the following statements are true of the organism depicted in the figure above. Which one is the exception?

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The organism depicted is a lichen, which is a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. Therefore, A is true. Lichens are composed of two different organisms, as noted in B. However, lichens actually increase the absorptive surface area of the photosynthetic partner through the fungal mycelium, making C false. Lichens are known for their ability to survive in harsh climates and are often pioneer species, making D true. Additionally, some lichens are able to break down rock, making E true.

Figure 23.16A​ -Four of the Following Statements Are True of the Organism

Figure 23.16A -Four of the Following Statements Are True of the Organism