Mosses are ecologically important because
(I) The first organism to colonize base rocks.
(II) It decompose rocks making suitable for the growth of higher plant.
(III) It forms dense mats on soil.
(IV) It reduces the impact of falling rain and soil erosion.
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Pioneer Species (I & II): Along with lichens, they are the first organisms to colonise bare rocks. They decompose or weather these rocks, creating a substrate suitable for higher plants.
Soil Protection (III & IV): They grow in dense strands forming a mat or carpet-like structure on the soil. These mats reduce the impact of falling rain and act as soil binders to prevent erosion
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