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Sphagnum Moss

Sphagnum moss is a type of peat-forming moss commonly found in wetlands, bogs, and fens. This plant is significant for understanding carbon cycling, wetland ecology, and the formation of peat deposits, which play a role in climate regulation.

Hand holding a piece of peat soil (Sphagnum Moss)
Fig. 1 Hand holding a piece of peat soil (Sphagnum Moss)

Source Gunnarsson, U. (2005). “Sphagnum and the Ecology of Peatlands.” Ecological Indicators, 5(1), 89-100.

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