Lichen

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A community for lichen enthusiasts to post photos, questions or to discuss the science of lichenology.

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submitted 4 months ago by Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social to c/Lichen@mander.xyz

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[–] casmael@mander.xyz 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I spent a while looking for a reindeer, but I presume that this is a type of lichen by that name?

[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yes it's a reindeer lichen. It gets its name because it's a primary food source to reindeer after snowfall.

[–] casmael@mander.xyz 2 points 4 months ago

🤔 I thought they ate exclusively waffles and brunøst