Lichens
Name two importances of lichens to our environment.
- shows quality of air
- helps create soil
Name two importance of moss in our enviornment.
-regulate soil health
-stores high amount of carbon
-prevents erosion
Greenspace are areas of land that is either covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation.
How do mosses and lichens differ in their classification?
Mosses are plants and lichens are not
What is Miss.Linda's favorite color?
A) yellow
B) Blue
C) Pink
D) Green
Yellow
what might a lack of lichens suggest about our enviornment?
Poor air quality, pollution, or harsh living conditions.
Do mosses have vascular tissue such as xylem and phloem?
No
Why are Greenspaces important?
- better air quality
- reduce flooding and filters pollution
- habitat for organisms
What is one similarity between mosses and lichens
- small
-grow close to surfaces
-neither has true roots
-both absorb water through their outer surface.
Where does Miss.Linda go to school?
TCNJ (The College of New Jersey)
What does the fungus provide for lichens?
"builds a safe house"
If moss doesn't have true roots, how does it stay attached to surfaces?
Rhizoids which mainly anchors it rather than functioning like true roots.
If you plant 100 trees of the same species, have you created a highly biodiverse Greenspace? Yes or no and with an explanation.
No, you increased vegetation but not necessarily biodiversity.
Which do you think is better adapted to extreme environments—mosses or lichens? Defend your answer with evidence.
Lichens, they can survive in harsh environments such as bare rock, hot deserts, and cold arctic regions. This is because of the fungus and algae combination.
What is Miss.Linda's favorite animal?
A) Dogs
B) Cats
C) Pandas
D) Cheetahs
A and C!!!