Mosslike organism (6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
lichen
(Other definitions for lichen that I've seen before include "Tiny plants found on rocks and trees" , "reindeer nibbles" , "It occurs on rocks or bare ground etc." , "Small plants found on tree-trunks and stones" , "coverage for rock" .)