Caribou MossThere are many things that are unique about the Caribou Moss. First of the Caribou Moss is a Decomposer so it breaks down dead fauna and flora. The Caribou Moss is a lichen that is made of fungi and algae. It is fluffy and roomy inside because of its hallow branches . The plant can grow up to a whole four to six inches. It has adapted to the harsh environment that is the Tundra are that its tissue is not damaged by frost and instead of ding it hibernates. Although it seems it can never die it can. If it did not have abiotic factors like Oxygen, Dirt, or Carbon Dioxide. This plant most likely would be able to survive in other biomes but some of its adaptations would go to waste. This lichen is eaten by all of the steps on the food chain even tertiary consumers.
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