Reindeer lichen
A species of Cup lichen, Also known as Grey reindeer lichen, Deer moss Scientific name : Cladonia rangiferina Genus : Cup lichen
Reindeer lichen, A species of Cup lichen
Also known as:
Grey reindeer lichen, Deer moss
Scientific name: Cladonia rangiferina
Genus: Cup lichen
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Description
Thalli are fruticose, and extensively branched, with each branch usually dividing into three or four (sometimes two); the thicker branches are typically 1–1.5 mm in diameter. The color is grayish, whitish or brownish grey. C. rangiferina forms extensive mats up to 10 cm tall. The branching is at a smaller angle than that of Cladonia portentosa. It lacks a well-defined cortex (a protective layer covering the thallus, analogous to the epidermis in plants), but rather, a loose layer of hyphae cover the photobionts. The photobiont associated with the reindeer lichen is Trebouxia irregularis. It grows on humus, or on soil over rock. It is mainly found in the taiga and the tundra. 
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
On ground, on soil, fallen wood, and stone
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Habitat
On ground, on soil, fallen wood, and stone
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
0.13 inches
Endangered Species
No
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Rare in the Pacific Northwest
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,southern South America,Antarctica,Asia
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Lecanorales Family
Cladoniaceae Genus
Cup lichen Species
Reindeer lichen 
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