Introduction,Ecological uses,Ecological conditions,Erosion,Seed beds,Copper mosses,Mineral builders,Nitrogen fixation,Sponges for acid rain,Bioindicators of air pollution,Treatment of waste water,Nests,Horticultural uses,Soil additives,Ornamental material for cultivation,Dwarf gardens,Planting technique,Pesticides,Moss industry,Fuel Paper industry,Construction,Household uses,Decoration,Clothing,Household goods and furnishings,Packing,Medicines,Biologically active substances,Antibiotics,Anti-tumor properties,Surgical,Food source,Literature cited.

By Ajoy Kumar Bhattacharya