question_answer 11)

  Which of the following is used as an atmospheric pollution indicator? (a) Lepidoptera                 (b) Lichens                          (c) Lycopersicon               (d) Lycopodiunn

Answer:

                  (b) Lichens can be used as an atmospheric pollution indicator. They do not grow in areas that are polluted, as they are sensitive (especially phycobiont) to oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, hence unable to synthesize organic food and do not grow well. Lepidoptera It is insect order. Lycopersicon It is scientific name of tomato. LycopodiumIt is anpteridophyte.