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sphagnum

 

[ หˆsfรฆษก.nษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Sphagnum is a genus of mosses commonly known as peat moss. These mosses are crucial in wetlands where they contribute to the formation of peat and serve as a habitat for various organisms. Sphagnum mosses have unique water-retaining properties, allowing them to absorb and hold water, making them important for maintaining moisture in their environments. They play a significant role in carbon storage, helping to mitigate climate change due to their ability to sequester carbon in peatlands.

Synonyms

moss, peat moss, sphagnum moss

Examples of usage

  • Sphagnum moss is often used in gardening.
  • The bog was covered with sphagnum.
  • Sphagnum retains moisture effectively.
  • Peatlands are rich in sphagnum species.

Translations

Translations of the word "sphagnum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfagno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅˆเค—เฅเคจเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sphagnum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sphagnum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั„ะฐะณะฝัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sphagnum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚ฐใƒŠใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sphaigne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esfagno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sphagnum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŒŒ๊ทธ๋„˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูุงุฌู†ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raลกelinรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ raลกelina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹”่—“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sphagnum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั„ะฐะณะฝัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒ’แƒœแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sphagnum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esfagno

Etymology

The word 'sphagnum' originates from the Latin term 'sphagnum', which means 'moss'. This Latin term is derived from the Greek word 'sphagnos', which also refers to moss or a bog. The historical use of the term relates closely to the natural habitats where sphagnum moss grows, particularly bogs and wetlands. Sphagnum has been used for centuries in various cultures, primarily for its absorbent qualities and as a material for insulation, wound dressings, and even as a fuel source. Over time, the ecological significance of sphagnum has been increasingly recognized, particularly concerning its role in carbon cycling and habitat formation. Today, sphagnum moss is studied in various fields, including ecology, botany, and environmental science.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,276, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.