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Which of the following is also known as 'reindeer moss'?

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Albugo candida
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Rocella tinctoria
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Parmelia
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Cladonia rangiferina
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Solution

The correct option is D Cladonia rangiferina
Cladonia rangiferina, also known as reindeer moss, belonging to the Cladoniaceae family is a light-coloured, fruticose lichen. It grows in both hot and cold climates in well-drained, open environments. It is found primarily in areas of alpine tundra, it is extremely cold-hardy. Other common names include reindeer moss and caribou moss, but these names may be misleading since it is not a moss. Thus, the correct answer is option D.


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