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[[File:Tropical rainforest layers.png|thumb|350px|A. Forest floor, B. Understory, C. Canopy, D. Emergent layer]] | [[File:Tropical rainforest layers.png|thumb|350px|A. Forest floor, B. Understory, C. Canopy, D. Emergent layer]] | ||
+ | ;D. Emergent layer: Trees that grow above the closed canopy to heights of 150-180 (45-55m) and sometimes even 230-260 feet (70-80m)! | ||
+ | ;C. Canopy layer: trees that cover the 2 lower layers, most diverse layer, about 100-150 (30-45m) feet tall | ||
+ | ;B. Understory layer: layers of sub-canopy trees with large leaves to capture what little bit of sunlight comes through, shrubs, and woody vines; nothing usually grows more than 10ft (3m) high | ||
+ | ;A. Forest floor: layers of shrubs and herbs and small non-woody plants. Receives very little sunlight so it’s very clear for animals to move around. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:43, 19 April 2021
- D. Emergent layer
- Trees that grow above the closed canopy to heights of 150-180 (45-55m) and sometimes even 230-260 feet (70-80m)!
- C. Canopy layer
- trees that cover the 2 lower layers, most diverse layer, about 100-150 (30-45m) feet tall
- B. Understory layer
- layers of sub-canopy trees with large leaves to capture what little bit of sunlight comes through, shrubs, and woody vines; nothing usually grows more than 10ft (3m) high
- A. Forest floor
- layers of shrubs and herbs and small non-woody plants. Receives very little sunlight so it’s very clear for animals to move around.