The Ability of Peat Mosses to Absorb Water and Their

question 8

Multiple Choice

The ability of peat mosses to absorb water and their antiseptic qualities led to their use as ________ by early people.

• A) bandages
• B) cloth
• C) packing for shipping
• D) food
• E) All of these were early uses of peat mosses.

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Flap-like Structure

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Larynx

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