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Moss has many different cousins and it has many different nutrients in it. But, many people do not have a clue as to what nutrients are in this twisty, gray plant. In-fact, some scientists are still trying to figure out what the mysteries are to this secretive object.
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Is spanish moss a decomposer?
yes it is. (in the tundra it is)
What is a thin rootlike structure called that anchors moss and absorbs water and nutrients?
They are called rhizoids.
Why do mosses need to live in a moist environment?
Moss is a plant, and that certain species of moss you are referring to needs lots of water.
Where does moss get its food and water from?
Mosses like moisture, shade and generally prefer an acidic soil (5.0 - 6.0). Partial to full shade is essential. Hot afternoon sun will destroy a patch of moss in no time. Did you know that moss has no roots? It has little filaments that allow it to take up nutrients, but no true roots, so it will dry out even faster than groundcover plants. So in short, moss gets it's water from it's filaments taking in water from it's surroundings: dew, rain, ground water
Is moss slippery?
No, moss is not slippery.
How does moss transport the water and nutrients throughout the moss?
osmosis and difusion
How much nutrients are in peat moss?
a
How does moss moss grow?
Like any other plants, it requires nutrients and moistness to grow.
How do you use rhizoid in a sentence?
Moss contains rhizoids that anchor the moss and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Is spanish moss a decomposer?
yes it is. (in the tundra it is)
Is moss a vascular or a nonvascular plant?
Moss is a nonvascular plant, meaning it lacks specialized tissues for the transport of water and nutrients. It relies on diffusion and osmosis to absorb what it needs.
the tiny hair like threads of moss that absorb water and nutrients?
Yes, they do.
How has the sphagnum moss adapted in the taiga rainforest?
The sphagnum moss covers the pond water with a spongy surface. This type of moss had to adapt how it located and obtained nutrients in order to live in the Taiga Rainforest.
What is a root like system of threads which supply moss with water and nutrients?
That would be the rhizoids.
What is the function of a moss's rihzoid?
Rhizoids are thin, rootlike structures that anchor the moss and help absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Why is it easy for moss to absorb water?
Moss can absorb water easily due to its high surface area-to-volume ratio and the presence of structures such as rhizoids that help in water uptake. These adaptations allow moss to efficiently absorb water from its surroundings through capillary action and maintain hydration, which is crucial for its survival.
What do moss eat?
mosses eat a mixture of buttermilk , water & nutrients in soil
