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Peat is formed form____________.

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Funaria
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Sphagnum
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Mosses
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Liverworts
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Solution

The correct option is B Sphagnum
Peat is a dead form of Sphagnum moss. The lakes where sphagnum grows are called as Sphagnum bogs. These are well known to produce peat in acidic water.

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