Sea moss, despite its name, is not related to true moss. The key difference is that moss is a land plant belonging to the division Bryophyta, while sea moss is a type of seaweed (algae).
Here's a breakdown:
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Moss:
- A non-vascular land plant.
- Belongs to the division Bryophyta.
- Grows on land in damp environments.
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Sea Moss:
- A type of seaweed (algae).
- Grows in the ocean.
- Often has a frilly appearance and forms carpet-like growths on rocks.
- Unrelated to true mosses.
In short, moss is a terrestrial plant, while sea moss is a marine alga, and they are not botanically related.
