Splachnaceae

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Splachnaceae

Description Splachnaceae is a family of mosses that contains around 10 genera and 100 species. These mosses are unique in their ability to digest small invertebrates, such as insects and snails, as a source of nitrogen. This adaptation allows them to thrive in nutrient-poor environments, such as bogs and fens. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Bryophyta Class Bryopsida…