In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil? 1.…
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil? 1. Fern 2. Lichen 3. Moss 4. Mushroom. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 4 only
2 only
2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
Solution
Lichens (symbiosis of algae and fungi) and mosses (bryophytes) can colonise bare surfaces such as rocks without soil. Ferns and mushrooms typically require soil or decaying organic matter to grow.