Consider the following 1 Fern 2 Lichen 3 Moss 4 Mushroom How many of the following above is are most...........

Environment and Ecology Biodiversity

Consider the following:

1.Fern

2.Lichen

3.Moss

4.Mushroom

How many of the following above is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?

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UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2021)

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Incorrect: While some ferns and mosses can grow on surfaces with minimal soil, they typically need some amount of soil or organic matter to grow.

Correct: Lichens can survive and thrive on surfaces without soil, such as rocks.

Incorrect: Mushrooms, being fungi, primarily grow on organic matter and not usually on surfaces without any soil or organic material.

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