In which states of India lichens are found and why those states are prominent for their growth?
Answers
Answer: western ghat (Maharashtra , Karnataka,Kerala) Western Himalaya (Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) and Jammu Kashmir.
Explanation:
Lichens are indicator of pollution i.e they are affected by pollution .
Urbanisation, industrialization,over grazing ,climate change and overexploitation of natural resources have negative impact on lichens growth.
Whereas conservation of natural habitat by building national park, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserve etc have positive impact on growth of lichens.
And since Western Ghat and Western Himalaya are away from polluted environment and rich in natural habitats and have number of wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserve therefore they are rich in lichens.
Answer:
lichens are found at places which are very clean and their is no pollution .