Tropical rainforest

By Aaron and jeremiah

General information * Tropical rainforest biomes are found in the lower

latitudes. * The temperture is mostly around 80 degrees. * There isn’t a big change in seasons like there are

with other seasons. * tropical rainforests are very dense and wet. *the location of the tropical forest is around the

equator. * they are primarily found within the tropic of

capricon and the tropic of cancer. * some areas get up to 400 inches of rain annually.

Abiotic factors• Hot and wet year round; thin, nutrient-

poor soils

Dominant plants Broad-leaved evergreen trees; ferns;

large woody vines and climbing plants; orchids and bromeliads

Dominat animals Herbivores such as sloths; tapirs, and

capybaras; predators such as jaguars; anteaters; monkeys; birds such as toucans, parrots, and parakeets; insects such as butterflies, ants, and beetles; piranhas and other freshwater fish; reptiles such as caymans, boa constrictors, and anacondas

TROPICAL RAINFOREST GRAPH

General distribution Parts of South and Central America,

Southeast Asia, parts of Africa, southern India, and northeastern Australia

Interesting facts Tropical rain forest are home to more

species than any other land biomes combined. The leafy tops of tall trees extend over 70 meters above the forest floors

questioins Name two different types of plants in

the rain forest Name two different plants in the rain forest

Resources www.bioexpidental.org

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