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Reindeer Lichen.
Reindeer Lichen - as a noun
An erect greyish branching lichen of arctic and even some north temperate regions constituting the chief food for reindeer and caribou and sometimes being eaten by humans
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arctic mosscladonia rangiferinareindeer mossExample Sentences
"The indigenous people of the Arctic have traditionally used reindeer lichen as a food source."
"The grayish-green color of reindeer lichen helps it blend in with its surroundings."
"The reindeer lichen can photosynthesize and create energy even in extreme cold temperatures."
"The reindeer lichen gets its name because it is a crucial food source for reindeer."
"In Scandinavian countries, reindeer lichen is sometimes used as a natural dye."
