Assertion: endolithic lichen | /r/CapableOf | weaken rock
Facets:
value: by re
type: OTHER
value: by drying
type: MANNER
value: physically
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Lichens growing on rocks (saxicolous lichens) can grow on top of rocks (epilithic) also inside the rock (endolithic).They can cause both biophysical and biochemical weathering effects to rocks .Epilithic and endolithic lichens can physically weaken the rocks by drying and re hydration.