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By: Nicole Dobson. Tropical Rain Forest. What exactly is it?. More species of trees than anywhere else Origin of more than ½ world’s animals & plants Year-round warmth + mostly wet season. 70-85°F & humid 50-300 inches rain per year Canopy of trees Understory.
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By: Nicole Dobson Tropical Rain Forest
What exactly is it? • More species of trees than anywhere else • Origin of more than ½ world’s animals & plants • Year-round warmth + mostly wet season
70-85°F & humid 50-300 inches rain per year Canopy of trees Understory So, What is it like there?
Epiphytes unique flora
Adaptations of flora • Buttresses • Leaf coverage in dry season
Birds mammals snakes amphibians reptiles Unique fauna
adaptations of fauna • Camouflage • Bigger/stronger beaks
35 species extinct everyday!!! • Mankind • Cutting down trees • pollution endangerment