The lichen commonly known as the ‘reindeer moss’ is

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The lichen commonly known as the ‘reindeer moss’ is (A) Marselia (B) Cladonia (C) Georgia (D) Usnea

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Cladonia rangiferina is the lichen that is commonly known as the ‘reindeer moss’ and this is found growing luxuriantly in tundra region where the reindeer are also abundantly found. These are terricolour lichen found growing on soil.

Q. The lichen commonly known as the ‘reindeer moss’ is

Marselia

Cladonia

Georgia

Usnea

Cladonia rangiferina is the lichen that is commonly known as the ‘reindeer moss’ and this is found growing luxuriantly in tundra region where the reindeer are also abundantly found. These are terricolour lichen found growing on soil.