Lichens are able to obtain nutrients from their environment by:
A)secreting organic acids that liberate nutrients from surrounding materials.
B)associating with a specific photosynthetic symbiont.
C)digesting "pollutants" in highly polluted environments.
D)digesting small organisms that live on the surface of the lichen.

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Lichens secrete organic acids that help break down minerals in their environment, releasing nutrients that they can absorb.

Lichens Are Able to Obtain Nutrients from Their Environment By