THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
Reindeer lichens reproduce sexually far more than scientists thought
(Thanks to Lucky Jack)
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January 31, 2021
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I’ve always thought there was a hot fungus among us.
Posted by: Jim | January 31, 2021 at 07:34 PM
This calls for another study to find out if sexy reindeer lichens are what caused Rudolph's red nose.
Posted by: Le Petomane | January 31, 2021 at 07:50 PM
Corrected:
"Reindeer lichens reproduce sexually far more than scientists"
Posted by: Qaz | January 31, 2021 at 08:16 PM
Why do they find it surprising that reindeer lichen are horny?
Posted by: cfjk | January 31, 2021 at 09:02 PM
Now I wonder if those lichens and Grandma getting run over by a reindeer on her way home on Christmas Eve has any connection?
Posted by: Flathead County Frank | January 31, 2021 at 09:08 PM
They'll probably have a special lichen hunt to keep the numbers down. A hunter was heard to say "I like em that lichen."
Posted by: LeDud | January 31, 2021 at 10:04 PM
Some closely related species may be having three-ways with fairies. They are common across the northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia, including here in New Hampshire.
Posted by: Ralph | February 01, 2021 at 02:15 AM