Lampenflora can affect the formation of speleothems in caves in several ways, including:

1. Amplifying porosity and crumbliness: Lampenflora can grow on speleothem surfaces,

and both the growth of the organisms and the removal of the organisms can amplify
the porosity and crumbliness of the substrate, which can negatively impact the
formation of speleothems
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2. Corrosion of limestone and formations: Lampenflora can produce weak organic acids
that can corrode both limestone and formations over time, leading to the deterioration
of cave features
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