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The lichen commonly known as the ‘reindeer moss’ is
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Options:
  • A Marselia
  • B Cladonia
  • C Georgia
  • D Usnea
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cladonia
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.

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