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bog moss

/bɒɡ mɒs/

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/bɒɡ mɒs/C1formalscientific
  • ruВид мха, который растет во влажных, кислых, болотистых средах, часто образуя плотные, губчатые ковры. Он широко известен как сфагновый мох и важен для образования торфа.

A type of moss that grows in wet, acidic, boggy environments, often forming dense, spongy mats. It is commonly known as sphagnum moss and is important for peat formation.

  1. Sphagnum mossC1formal

    A type of moss that grows in wet, acidic environments like bogs and fens, known for its ability to hold water.

    ruСфагнум

    • Bog moss is commonly used in gardening to improve soil moisture retention.
    • The peat formed from decomposed bog moss is harvested for fuel.
    • Ecologists study bog moss to understand wetland ecosystems.