词汇 | reindeer-moss |
释义 | reindeer moss noun[ C or U ] uk /ˈreɪn.dɪə ˌmɒs/ us /ˈreɪn.dɪr ˌmɑːs/(alsoreindeer lichen) a kind of lichen(= a plant-like organism) that is eaten by reindeer(= a type of deer with large horns) and whose stems and branches are said to look similar to reindeer horns: The reindeer paw at the snow to reach the reindeer moss below. Better-drained uplands have a ground cover of grey-green lichens, notably reindeer mosses. Like all lichen, reindeer lichen consists of two organisms, fungus and algae, that have a symbiotic relationship. The soil is poor and vegetation is sparse - lichens, especially reindeer moss, predominate. Reindeer moss does not flower, but has bright red reproductive structures. Reindeer moss, the staple diet of the deer, was said to have disappeared from the region. Bacteria, moulds, germs & viruses abacterial acquired immune deficiency syndrome acquired immunodeficiency syndrome adenovirus aerobe amoeba bacteriology flora fly agaric germicidal germophobe gnotobiotic listeria microbe probiotic prokaryotic respiratory syncytial virus retroviral root rot rotavirus You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Common plants |
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