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Which one of the following is not true about lichens?
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- Their body is composed of both algal and fungal cells
- Some form food for reindeers in arctic regions
- Some species can be used as pollution indicators
- These grow very fast at the rate of about 2 cm per year
Correct Option: D
Lichens are composite organisms formed by the association between a fungus and a photosynthetic symbiont. The bulk of lichen body is formed of fungus.