Question

Which plant has characteristics of bio monitoring for pollution. Explain your answer

with reason.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Worms. Changes in the functioning of the nervous systems of worms are used to measure levels of soil pollution. ...

Lichens growing on rock. New Zealand has over 2,000 species of lichen. ...

Lichen on forest trees. Lichens need clean air to flourish so are a good indicator of the air quality of the surrounding area.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bryophyte proves to be a potential bio-indicator of air pollution. The habitat diversity, structural simplicity, totipotency, rapid rate of multiplication and high metal accumulation capacity make bryophytes an ideal organism for pollution studies.