Environment & Ecology · Environment
In research on atmospheric pollution, lichens are extensively used as bioindicators because they are:
- 1Responsible for effectively sanitizing the surrounding air
- 2Extremely sensitive to pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2)✓
- 3Able to efficiently break down toxic chemicals in the atmosphere
- 4Capable of flourishing in highly contaminated air
Correct answer
Extremely sensitive to pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2)
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