Lichens grow a very slow rate -1 mm per year- In how many years- a lichen matures-1 - 4 years4 - 8 years100 years20 - 25 years

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Lichens usually reach maturity and produce ascocarps at 4-8 years of age- The age of some lichens in alpine-arctic area is 1000-4500 years- Their longevity can be partially attributed to their ability to survive long periods of drought unharmed-Thus- the correct answer is option B-

Lichens grow at a very slow rate (1 mm per year). In how many years, a lichen matures?
1 - 4 years
4 - 8 years
100 years
20 - 25 years

Lichens usually reach maturity and produce ascocarps at 4-8 years of age. The age of some lichens in alpine-arctic area is 1000-4500 years. Their longevity can be partially attributed to their ability to survive long periods of drought unharmed.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Lichens grow at a very slow rate (1 mm per year). In how many years, a lichen matures?1 - 4 years4 - 8 years100 years20 - 25 years

Lichens usually reach maturity and produce ascocarps at 4-8 years of age. The age of some lichens in alpine-arctic area is 1000-4500 years. Their longevity can be partially attributed to their ability to survive long periods of drought unharmed.Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Lichens grow at a very slow rate (1 mm per year). In how many years, a lichen matures?
1 - 4 years
4 - 8 years
100 years
20 - 25 years

Lichens usually reach maturity and produce ascocarps at 4-8 years of age. The age of some lichens in alpine-arctic area is 1000-4500 years. Their longevity can be partially attributed to their ability to survive long periods of drought unharmed.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.