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NEET Previous Year Question

$Which one of the following is responsible for peat formation?$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Marchantia$
B $Riccia$
C $Funaria$
D $Sphagnum$

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Sphagnum (peat moss) forms peat due to its partially decomposed plant material accumulating in waterlogged, acidic conditions.

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