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Peat Moss is (a) Club Moss (b) Reinde...

Peat Moss is
(a) Club Moss
(b) Reindeer Moss
(c) Irish Moss
(d) Bog Moss

A

Club Moss

B

Reindeer Moss

C

Irish Moss

D

Bog Moss.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks to identify what Peat Moss is from the given options: Club Moss, Reindeer Moss, Irish Moss, and Bog Moss. 2. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option (a) Club Moss**: Club Moss is also known as Lycopodium. It is not related to Peat Moss. - **Option (b) Reindeer Moss**: Reindeer Moss is a type of lichen known scientifically as Cladonia. This is also not Peat Moss. - **Option (c) Irish Moss**: Irish Moss is actually a type of algae called Carrageen. This option does not correspond to Peat Moss either. - **Option (d) Bog Moss**: Peat Moss is scientifically known as Sphagnum, and it is commonly referred to as Bog Moss. This aligns with the definition of Peat Moss. 3. **Conclusion**: Since Peat Moss is synonymous with Bog Moss (Sphagnum), the correct answer is **(d) Bog Moss**. **Final Answer**: (d) Bog Moss ---
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