Q50 / 432 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Biological Classification

Reindeer moss is

  • A
    Sphagnum
  • B
    Marchantia
  • Correct answer
    C
    Cladonia 
  • D
    None of these

Solution

Reindeer moss (Cladonia rangiferina) is a terricolous lichen of the arctic region and is used as food for reindeer and cattle. These fruticose lichens are abundantly grown in tundra regions and are the major food for the animals.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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