NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Match the following and choose the correct option: Column-I (Lichens) Column-II (Habitat) A. Graphis I. Grow on stones or rocks B. Dermatocarpon II. Grow on the bark of trees C. Cladonia III. Grow on soil
Options
- AA - II; B - I; C - III
- BA -I; B - II; C - III
- CA - II; B - III; C - II
- DA - III; B - II; C - I
Correct answer
A. A - II; B - I; C - III
Step-by-step solution
Lichens are divided into different categories based on their habitat: Saxicolous are the type that grow on stones or rocks e.g., Dermatocarpon. Corticolous are the type that grow on the bark of trees e.g., Grpahis, Usnea, Parmelia etc. Terricolous are the type that grow on soil (terrestrial) e.g., Cladonia. Lignicolous are the type that grow on wood e.g., Calicicum