STANDARDBotany-Plant Classification

STANDARD Botany Bryophytes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium

Botanical name of peat moss is or Which of the following is responsible for peat formation

A

Sphagnum

B

Funaria

C

Anthoceros

D

Polytrichum

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Peat moss is a dark spongy fossilized matter of sphagnum. Peat is dried and cut as cakes for used as fuel. Peat used as good manure.

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