give the economic importance of lichens
Dear Student,
@Rajashriba:
Lichens are the organisms that are formed by the association of the filamentous fungus and the microscopic green algae or cyanobacteria.
Significance of lichens are:
- Usnic acid, a very active lichen substance is used in pharmaceutical preparations.
- Some lichens are processed in the perfume industry.
- Some lichens are sensitive reagents for the evaluation of air pollution.
Hope this information will help you,
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