"Reindeer moss" is a photosynthetic plant, not a consumer.
Reindeer and Caribou
no moss is not an animal
Caribou moss, also known as reindeer lichen, is a primary food source for caribou and reindeer. In addition to these animals, certain species of birds such as the Siberian tit and the willow ptarmigan also feed on caribou moss. These birds primarily consume the moss during the winter months when other food sources are scarce. Overall, caribou moss plays a crucial role in the diets of various Arctic and subarctic wildlife species.
they do not have one called moss
The arctic fox eats meat or scraps which is most likely to have come from caribou that had been killed by a polar bear or wolf. The caribou would have eaten moss such as a reindeer. Moss, like all plants needs water which is absorbed from the ground, moss is a fungi that can form on anything.
In the tundra, lichens can be consumed by various animals such as caribou, reindeer, musk oxen, and Arctic hares. These herbivores rely on lichens as an important food source due to their ability to survive in harsh tundra conditions.
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It serves as food for the Caribou.
It's a kind of moss... Check the link for complete info.
The scientific name for caribou moss is Cladonia rangiferina. It is a type of lichen that is an important food source for caribou and other animals in the Arctic.
No, they are strictly carnivores and eat no plants.
Bearberry, arctic moss, caribou moss