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bog moss

/bɒɡ mɒs/

Traduction: Mousse qui pousse dans les milieux humides, acides et marécageux, formant souvent des tapis denses et spongieux. Elle est largement connue comme sphaigne et importante pour la formation de la tourbe.

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  • frMousse qui pousse dans les milieux humides, acides et marécageux, formant souvent des tapis denses et spongieux. Elle est largement connue comme sphaigne et importante pour la formation de la tourbe.

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.

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    • 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.