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Why mosses along with lichens are considered to be of ecological importance?


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Ecology:

  1. The study of the interactions between living species, including people, and their physical environment is known as ecology. I
  2. ndividual, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere level creatures are all considered in ecology.
  3. Mosses and lichens are the first creatures to colonise rocks and thus have a significant ecological impact.
  4. They breakdown rocks, preparing the substrate for the growth of higher plants.
  5. Mosses decrease the impact of rain and prevent soil erosion by forming dense mats on the soil.

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