BIOBASICS Question of the Week?
Which of the following is not a true moss?1. Peat Moss
2. Apple moss
3. Club moss
4. None of these
Answer: True mosses belong to Class Bryopsida of Division BRYOPHYTA of Kingdom Plantae - Sphagnum sp commonly called Peat moss and Bartramia sp commonly called Apple moss belong to Bryopsida, so both these genera are classified under true mosses while Club moss or Spike moss is the common name for Selaginella sp which is categorized under Division PTERIDOPYTA of Kingdom Plantae - so it is not a true moss.
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