Baltic bog moss  (Sphagnum balticum)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Biology

Recent studies of this moss suggest that it might be what is called a ‘colonist’ species. This means it is amongst the first species to colonise a new site. However, it does not appear to be a competitive species, so when other mosses and higher plants move on to the site, Baltic bog moss disappears.

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