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Freshwater and Wetland Biomes

A bog, or bogland, is a wetland biome that slowly accumulates peat, a soil made of dead plant material, most often mosses, that has only partly decomposed. Bogs draw most of their water from rainfall rather than from mineral-rich groundwater or surface water, which starves them of dissolved minerals and leaves them strongly acidic, a chemistry few plants can tolerate; sphagnum moss dominates where little else can grow, alongside hardy shrubs and specialized flowering plants, including carnivorous species such as sundews and pitcher plants that make up for the poor soil by digesting insects instead. The water flowing through a bog typically runs brown, colored by tannins dissolved out of the peat itself. Peat builds up only very slowly, because the low fertility and cool climate bogs typically favor keep plant growth slow, while the near-total lack of oxygen in the saturated soil keeps the dead plant matter from decaying much faster still, so a bog's peat layer can take centuries or millennia to reach any real depth, and that same slow decay makes bogs into long-term stores of carbon. They concentrate in the high latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, though smaller areas exist south of the equator too; the peat bogs of the West Siberian Lowlands in Russia form the largest wetland on Earth, covering more than a million square kilometers, with substantial further areas across Canada and northern Europe.

Facts
Climate
Annual Precipitation (mm)
943 1
Mean annual figure for Mer Bleue Bog, Ontario; see temperature-low-c for the same representativeness caveat.
Typical Low Temperature (C)
-10.5 1
January mean at Mer Bleue Bog, Ontario, a standard reference ombrotrophic bog; bogs occur across a wide latitude range, from subarctic to tropical, so this is a representative mid-latitude example, not a universal figure.
Typical High Temperature (C)
21 1
July mean at Mer Bleue Bog, Ontario; see temperature-low-c for the same representativeness caveat.
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Source Wikidata: Ribbed Bog-moss
Barn Owl, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Tyto alba
Source Wikipedia: Polytrichum strictum
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Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Ichthyophis glutinosus
Source Chytridiomycota, Wikipedia
Source Wikipedia: Ptilidium ciliare
Source Wikipedia: Pinguicula vulgaris
Common crane, Species
Source Common crane (Wikipedia)
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Source Polytrichum commune (Wikipedia)
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Source Damselfly, Wikipedia
Source Plants For A Future: Equisetum scirpoides
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Fancy rat, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Rattus norvegicus (Animal Diversity Web)
Foraminifera, Species
Source Foraminifera, Wikipedia
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Ambystoma cingulatum
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Bubo virginianus
Hemp, Species
Source Wikidata: Hemp
Jack snipe, Species
Source Jack snipe (Wikipedia)
Source Kalmia microphylla (Wikidata)
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Clangula hyemalis
Marsh Fern, Species
Source Marsh Fern (Wikipedia)
Source Plants For A Future: Equisetum palustre
Muskeg, Ecosystems
Source Muskeg (Wikipedia)
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Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Vanessa cardui
Pieris rapae, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Pieris rapae
Source Polytrichum commune (Wikipedia)
Source Wikipedia: Ptilidium ciliare
Red Bog-moss, Species
Source Sphagnum capillifolium (Wikipedia)
Red Spruce, Species
Source Plants For A Future: Picea rubens
Royal Fern, Species
Source Osmunda regalis, Wikipedia
Source Wikipedia: Sarracenia purpurea
Scots Pine, Species
Source Pinus sylvestris (Wikipedia)
Source Onoclea sensibilis (Wikipedia)
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Tympanuchus phasianellus
Source Wikipedia: Huperzia lucidula
Source Wikipedia: Hookeria lucens
Silverfish, Species
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Snowshoe hare, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Lepus americanus
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Sphagnum, Species
Source Encyclopaedia Britannica
Source Sphagnum cuspidatum (Wikipedia)

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1. Mer Bleue Bog, Ontario - Eastern Peatland Dataset (AmeriFlux CA-Mer, OSTI.GOV)
US Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)Introduction
Quote, Introduction
Mean annual temperature is 6.3ºC ranging from -10.5ºC in January to 21.0ºC in July. Mean annual precipitation is 943 mm, 268 mm of which falls during the summer months (Environment Canada; climate normals).
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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  • Home To: Sphagnum
  • Home To: Cape Sundew
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Muskeg (Wikipedia)
WikipediaHome To: Muskeg, Lead section, second sentence, muskeg-bog synonymy
Quote, Home To: Muskeg, Lead section, second sentence, muskeg-bog synonymy
Muskeg is approximately synonymous with bog or peatland, and is a standard term in Canada and Alaska.
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Wikipedia: Polytrichum strictum
Wikipedia
  • Home To: Bog Haircap Moss, Wikipedia intro states: "Polytrichum strictum, commonly known as bog haircap moss or strict haircap, is an evergreen and perennial species of moss native to Sphagnum bo"
  • Home To: Bog Haircap Moss, Wikipedia intro: "Polytrichum strictum, commonly known as bog haircap moss or strict haircap, is an evergreen and perennial species of moss native to Sphagnum bo"
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Osmunda regalis, Wikipedia
Home To: Royal Fern, Wikipedia intro: ", is a species of deciduous fern, native to Europe, North Africa and West Asia, growing in woodland bogs and on the banks of streams. The species is sometimes k..."View the Source
Marsh Fern (Wikipedia)
Home To: Marsh Fern, Wikipedia intro: "a species of fern native to eastern North America and across Eurasia. It prefers to grow in swamps, bogs, wet fields or thickets, fresh tidal and nontidal marsh..."View the Source
Wikidata: Hemp
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Wikidata: Calluna vulgaris
Home To: Calluna vulgaris, IntroductionView the Source
Kalmia microphylla (Wikidata)
WikidataHome To: Kalmia microphylla, IntroductionView the Source
Wikidata: Ribbed Bog-moss
Home To: Aulacomnium palustre, IntroductionView the Source
Polytrichum commune (Wikipedia)
  • Home To: Common Haircap Moss, Lead section
    It typically grows in bogs, wet heathland and along forest streams.
  • Home To: Polytrichum Commune, Lead section
    It typically grows in bogs, wet heathland and along forest streams.
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Sphagnum capillifolium (Wikipedia)
Home To: Red Bog-moss, lead paragraph (habitat biome), EntityId 344828, target B278681
Quote, Home To: Red Bog-moss, lead paragraph (habitat biome), EntityId 344828, target B278681
Sphagnum capillifolium, the red bogmoss, northern peat moss, acute-leaved bog-moss, or small red peat moss, is a species of peat moss native to Canada, the northern United States, Greenland, and Europe.
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Larix laricina (Wikipedia)
Home To: Tamarack, article text (habitat biome), EntityId 316222, target B278681
Quote, Home To: Tamarack, article text (habitat biome), EntityId 316222, target B278681
They can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but grow most commonly in swamps, bogs, or muskegs, in wet to moist organic soils such as sphagnum, peat, and woody peat.They are also found on mineral soils that range f
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Condylura cristata
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Star-nosed Mole, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Star-nosed Mole, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Bubo virginianus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Great Horned Owl, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Great Horned Owl, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Tyto alba
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Barn Owl, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Barn Owl, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Vanessa cardui
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Painted Lady, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Painted Lady, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Lepisma saccharina
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Silverfish, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Silverfish, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Pieris rapae
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Cabbage White, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
    bog bog
  • Home To: Pieris rapae, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
    bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Ichthyophis glutinosus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Ceylon Caecilian, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Ceylon Caecilian, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Cygnus cygnus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Anaxyrus americanus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: American Toad, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: American Toad, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Ambystoma cingulatum
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Frosted Flatwoods Salamander, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Frosted Flatwoods Salamander, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Actitis hypoleucos
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Common sandpiper, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Common sandpiper, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Clangula hyemalis
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Long-tailed duck, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Long-tailed duck, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Lepus americanus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Snowshoe hare, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Snowshoe hare, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Larus canus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Common gull, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Common gull, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Tympanuchus phasianellus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Sharp-tailed grouse, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Sharp-tailed grouse, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Anser fabalis
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Taiga bean goose, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Taiga bean goose, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Anopheles gambiae
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Anopheles gambiae, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
Quote, Home To: Anopheles gambiae, Habitat Regions, biome: bog
bog bog
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Pinus sylvestris (Wikipedia)
Home To: Scots Pine, Distribution and habitat
Quote, Home To: Scots Pine, Distribution and habitat
The species is mainly found on poorer, sandy soils, rocky outcrops, peat bogs or close to the forest limit.
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Foraminifera, Wikipedia
Home To: Foraminifera, Ecology
Quote, Home To: Foraminifera, Ecology
They are known to inhabit disparate ecological niches, including mosses, rivers, lakes and ponds, wetlands, soils, peat bogs, and sand dunes.
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Chytridiomycota, Wikipedia
Home To: Chytrid Fungus, Habitats
Quote, Home To: Chytrid Fungus, Habitats
Chytrids have been isolated from a variety of aquatic habitats, including peats, bogs, rivers, ponds, springs, and ditches, and terrestrial habitats, such as acidic soils, alkaline soils, temperate forest soils, rainforest soils, and Arctic and Antarctic soils.
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Damselfly, Wikipedia
Home To: Damselfly, Lead
Quote, Home To: Damselfly, Lead
The nymphs are aquatic, with different species living in a variety of freshwater habitats including acidic bogs, ponds, lakes and rivers.
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Wikipedia: Huperzia lucidula
WikipediaHome To: Shining Clubmoss, Lead
Quote, Home To: Shining Clubmoss, Lead
Its preferred habitat is mainly rich, acidic soils in cool, moist coniferous or mixed hardwood forests, as well as near bogs, above stream banks, and on sheltered, low hillsides.
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Onoclea sensibilis (Wikipedia)
Home To: Sensitive Fern, Distribution and habitat
Quote, Home To: Sensitive Fern, Distribution and habitat
Onoclea sensibilis grows best in moist shaded or partially shaded areas, dwelling in a variety of swamp and wood habitats: wet meadows, thickets and bogs, as well as stream and riverbanks and roadside ditches.
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Common crane (Wikipedia)
Home To: Common crane, Habitat
Quote, Home To: Common crane, Habitat
In northern climes, it breeds in treeless moors, on bogs, or on dwarf heather habitats, usually where small lakes or pools are also found.
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Jack snipe (Wikipedia)
Home To: Jack snipe, Distribution and habitat
Quote, Home To: Jack snipe, Distribution and habitat
Their breeding habitat is marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows with short vegetation in northern Europe and northern Russia.
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Wikipedia: Anchistea
WikipediaHome To: Virginia Chain Fern, Ecology and conservation
Quote, Home To: Virginia Chain Fern, Ecology and conservation
Anchistea virginica grows in the wet soils of open wet swampy woods, acid bogs, and along streams and roadside ditches, avoiding calcareous substrates.
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Wikipedia: Sarracenia purpurea
WikipediaHome To: Sarracenia Purpurea, Distribution
Quote, Home To: Sarracenia Purpurea, Distribution
Species of Sarracenia grow in nutrient-poor, acid bogs.
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Wikipedia: Pinguicula vulgaris
Home To: Common Butterwort, Description
Quote, Home To: Common Butterwort, Description
This butterwort grows in damp environments such as bogs and swamps, in low or subalpine elevations.
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Caiman crocodilus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Spectacled Caiman, Habitat: Wetlands
Quote, Home To: Spectacled Caiman, Habitat: Wetlands
Wetlands marsh marsh swamp swamp bog bog
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Southern corroboree frog (Wikipedia)
Home To: Southern Corroboree Frog, Habitat
Quote, Home To: Southern Corroboree Frog, Habitat
The natural habitat is sphagnum bog at elevations greater than 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
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Wikipedia: Ptilidium ciliare
Wikipedia
  • Home To: Ciliated Fringewort, Habitat
    Ptilidium ciliare is commonly found in lowland to upland habitats such as acidic grassland, rocky slopes, cliff ledges, screes, wall tops, dwarf shrub heaths, bogs, sand dunes and heathy woodlands.
  • Home To: Ptilidium Ciliare, Habitat
    Ptilidium ciliare is commonly found in lowland to upland habitats such as acidic grassland, rocky slopes, cliff ledges, screes, wall tops, dwarf shrub heaths, bogs, sand dunes and heathy woodlands.
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Wikipedia: Hookeria lucens
WikipediaHome To: Shining Hookeria, Habitat
Quote, Home To: Shining Hookeria, Habitat
These habitats include coastal islands and their adjacent mainland areas, ravines and river systems (particularly near pools), swampy margins of lakes, and raised bogs where it grows in peaty, waterlogged soil.
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Rattus norvegicus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Fancy rat, Wetlands
Quote, Home To: Fancy rat, Wetlands
Wetlands marsh marsh swamp swamp bog bog
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Plants For A Future: Fitzroya cupressoides
Plants For A FutureHome To: Alerce, Habitats
Quote, Home To: Alerce, Habitats
Usually found in boggy ground up to 800 metres, though it is also found at higher and cooler altitudes that have high atmospheric humidity, it is then usually associated with Nothofagus dombeyi.
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Plants For A Future: Picea rubens
Plants For A FutureHome To: Red Spruce, Habitats
Quote, Home To: Red Spruce, Habitats
At or near sea level in the northern part of its range, where it grows in swamps, along bogs or on well-drained slopes. In the south it is found in mountain ranges, usually in thin soils
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Plants For A Future: Equisetum palustre
Plants For A Future
  • Home To: Marsh Horsetail, Habitats
    Bogs, fens, marshes and wet heaths, woods and meadows throughout Britain, ascending to 900 metres
  • Home To: Equisetum palustre, Habitats
    Bogs, fens, marshes and wet heaths, woods and meadows throughout Britain, ascending to 900 metres
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Plants For A Future: Equisetum scirpoides
Plants For A FutureHome To: Dwarf Horsetail, Habitats
Quote, Home To: Dwarf Horsetail, Habitats
Tundra, mossy places, and woods. Stems often partly buried in humus. Part shade, shade; moist woods, peat bogs, shady, mossy wetlands.
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Sphagnum cuspidatum (Wikipedia)
Home To: Sphagnum cuspidatum, Ecology
Quote, Home To: Sphagnum cuspidatum, Ecology
Sphagnum cuspidatum is a dominant species in the bogs that it inhabits.
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