The following points highlight the eight major importance of lichens. The importance are: 1. Early Colonisers 2. Food 3. Dyes 4. Perfumes 5. Medicines 6. Air Pollution 7. Fires 8. Damaging Buildings. Importance # 1. Early Colonisers: Lichens are early or pioneer colonisers of barren dry and naked rocks, cliffs, mountains and new terrains. During their growth lichens etch the [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between Ape and Man. Difference # Ape: 1. Brow ridges are very prominent. 2. There is small diastema between incisors and canines. 3. Arms are longer than the legs. 4. Vertebral column has one curve. 5. Both pollex (thumb) and hallux (great toe) are opposable. 6. Ape is not able to [...]
Here is a list of thirty-four types of mammals that are found in India. Mammal: Type # 1. Ornithorhynchus (Duck-billed Platypus): It lays eggs in the nests. The beak or bill is broad and flat just like a duck, hence named as duck-billed platypus. Pinnae are absent. Both the webbed feet and flattened tail help in swimming. Mammary glands are [...]