Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiosis association of a fungus with a Photosynthesis partner , usually either a green algae or Cyanobacteria .... s in the order Lecanorales
Lecanorales
Lecanorales is an order of mostly lichen-forming fungus belonging to the class Lecanoromycetes in the division Ascomycota.... .
Cladonia is a genus of moss-like lichens in the family Cladoniaceae. They are the primary food source for reindeer and caribou. Cladonia species are of economic importance to reindeer-herders, such as the Sami people in Scandinavia or the Nenets in Russia.... ) belong to this family.