Which of the following is responsible for peat formation?

Options

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

Answer

D

Explanation

(d) Peat is mainly an accumulation of partially decayed vegetaion or organic matter and Sphagnum accumulations can store water, since both living and dead plants can hold large quantities of water and living matter (like meat) for long distance transport inside their cells hence, it is reponsible for peat formation.