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In perfumery, the lichen species used are

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Caledonia
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Evermia
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Snead
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Parmelia
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Solution

The correct option is C Evermia
In perfumery, two species of lichen are used, namely Evernia prunastri and Pseudevernia furfuracea. These are commonly called as oakmoss and treemoss respectively. Evernia prunastri is found on oak trees.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Evernia.'

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