Which chemicals or substances are released by lichens during rock formation.
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Lichens consist majorly of fungus. Their characteristic feature is they maintain a symbiotic relationship( biological interaction).
Example with cyanobacteria
Lichens are commonly found on the surface of rocks, Lichens exert chemical as well as physical forces on these rocks. They produce an effect of weathering on rocks by the release of the organic compounds. Out of which known the Oxalic acid dissolves minerals and also chelate metal ions. Another organic acid produced by lichens is polyphenolic acid. Apart from these they also produce organic and inorganic salts(eg. iron oxides, aluminosilicates, hydroxides) these are chemicals or substances released by lichens during rock formation.
As far as physical effect is concerned lichens put pressure on rocks through fungal filaments called hyphae. Extending hyphae which penetrate into rocks.
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please find the answer to your query below
Lichens consist majorly of fungus. Their characteristic feature is they maintain a symbiotic relationship( biological interaction).
Example with cyanobacteria
Lichens are commonly found on the surface of rocks, Lichens exert chemical as well as physical forces on these rocks. They produce an effect of weathering on rocks by the release of the organic compounds. Out of which known the Oxalic acid dissolves minerals and also chelate metal ions. Another organic acid produced by lichens is polyphenolic acid. Apart from these they also produce organic and inorganic salts(eg. iron oxides, aluminosilicates, hydroxides) these are chemicals or substances released by lichens during rock formation.
As far as physical effect is concerned lichens put pressure on rocks through fungal filaments called hyphae. Extending hyphae which penetrate into rocks.
Hope this information clears your doubts
Regards