Multiple Choice
Cryptogamic "soils" are found in dry, hot deserts. Which of the following is NOT true of cryptogamic crusts?
A) They develop very slowly.
B) They are made of lichens, mosses, and other algae and fungi.
C) They are quite resilient and not easily killed.
D) They play a vital role in protecting seeds for germination.
E) They help to prevent erosion in desert ecosystems.
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