NEET2004BotanyBiological ClassificationActual
'Reindeer moss' is common name for
Options
- AFunaria hygrometrica
- BMarchantia sp
- CCladonia rangifera
- DPolytrichum s p
Correct answer
C. Cladonia rangifera
Step-by-step solution
The bitter substance present in lichens are removed before being used as fodder. Lichens form favourite food for reindeers, cattles etc. Cladonia rangifera is the commonly used food for reindeer in tundra regions.