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Moss provides shelter a food for organisms in an ecosystem also protects the the ground from eroding and washing away during sever weather. Last but not least, moss is a common pioneer species that helps for new soil by breaking down material with acid found at its roots.

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Moss helsp organisms such as other plants, animals and fungi to survive because it collects moisture.

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They can keep nitrogen in the soil in harsh environments.

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gives oxygen

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Because they give out oxygen

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How do mosses and lichens help to from soil?

Lichens and mosses help to form soil by breaking down the rocks that they are attached to.


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They can keep nitrogen in the soil in harsh environments.


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How do mosses help restore land that has been destroyed?

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How do mosses and club mosses differ?

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