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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted when Byzantine purple dye production faced supply limits?
A)Wool exports grew substantially
B)Prices for silk garments declined
C)Lower classes used lichen dyes✓
D)Adoption of indigo dye accelerated
💡 Explanation
Lower classes resorted to lichen dyes because *Tyrian purple* dye extraction faced sea snail harvesting limitations, *raising the cost profoundly*; therefore, using cheaper alternatives increased rapidly rather than market collapse.
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