close cladonia rangiferina known reindeer lichen features intricate

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Close-up of Cladonia rangiferina, known as reindeer lichen. It features intricate, Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up of a lichen, likely *Cladonia rangiferina*, also known as reindeer lichen. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up of Cladonia rangiferina, commonly known as reindeer lichen. The Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-Up of Reindeer Lichen on Forest Floor â White Cladonia Rangiferina Growing Among Moss and Pine Needles Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up of Cladonia rangiferina, known as reindeer lichen. It features intricate, branching structures with a pale, grayish-green color. The lichen's texture is rough and appears delicate yet resilient, forming a complex, coral-like pattern. Often found in colder climates, reindeer lichen is vital for ecosystems, providing food for animals such as reindeer and caribou. The image captures the detailed network of thallus branches characteristic of this lichen species.