What is the ecology role of liverworts and mosses to the terrestrial environment?

Answer 1

In the modern world the economic uses of mosses and liverworts are not immediately obvious. But they do have an important and subtle ecological role, both in water-retention and stabilising mobile surfaces like landslips, scree slopes and sand dunes. Examination of almost any handful of moss will also reveal another important ecological role - that of providing shelter and humidity for a remarkable diversity of invertebrates. This is an integral part of the food web in many of our important habitats.

Answer 2

Liverworts and mosses play important roles in the terrestrial environment by helping to retain moisture in the soil, preventing erosion, and providing habitats for other organisms. They also contribute to nutrient cycling by breaking down organic matter and enriching the soil with their decomposition products. Additionally, these plants can indicate environmental health and provide food for various insects and animals.

Answer 3

• first to inhabit new environment
• form a thin layer of soil when died
• bird used them to make nest

Answer 4

They participate in succession , they bind and build soil .