Lichen soredia, upon reaching a new location
A) must undergo sexual reproduction to form a thallus.
B) must acquire a new photosynthetic partner.
C) can grow into a new complete lichen, provided environmental conditions are suitable.
D) can undergo meiosis and then make contact with a different mating type.
E) must immediately enter a period of prolonged dormancy.

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Lichen soredia can grow into a new complete lichen, provided environmental conditions are suitable. Soredia contain both fungal and algal cells and are capable of colonizing a new area if the conditions are favorable. They do not require sexual reproduction or a new photosynthetic partner.

Lichen Soredia, Upon Reaching a New Location