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rein·deer lichen

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. reindeer moss, reindeer lichen, arctic moss, Cladonia rangiferinanoun

    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

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  1. reindeer lichen

    Cladonia rangiferina, also known as reindeer cup lichen, reindeer lichen (cf. Sw. renlav) or grey reindeer lichen, is a light-colored fruticose, cup lichen species in the family Cladoniaceae. It grows in both hot and cold climates in well-drained, open environments. Found primarily in areas of alpine tundra, it is extremely cold-hardy. Other common names include reindeer moss, deer moss, and caribou moss, but these names can be misleading since it is, though somewhat moss-like in appearance, not a moss. As the common names suggest, reindeer lichen is an important food for reindeer (caribou), and has economic importance as a result. Synonyms include Cladina rangiferina and Lichen rangiferinus.

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  1. reindeer lichen

    Reindeer lichen, also known as Cladonia rangiferina, is a type of fruticose lichen that belongs to the family Cladoniaceae. It is characterized by its pale color and branching tubular structure. Reindeer lichen serves as an important food source for reindeer, caribou, and other grazing animals in Arctic environments. It also plays a vital role in preventing soil erosion and can be used as a bioindicator due to its sensitivity to air pollution.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of reindeer lichen in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of reindeer lichen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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