The tropical rainforest is full of humidity and is covered with many wildlife and plants of all kinds. The average temperature of the tropical rainforest is usually no higher than 93ºF and falls no lower than 68ºF. On average it gets no more than 80 inches to 400 inches of rain each year, down-pouring sometimes as much as 2 inches per hour. They have the highest levels of biodiversity than any other place in the world, but barren soil is very nutrient deprived. Spring and fall are the main seasons of the tropical rainforest, however, there are a few dry months when less than 100 cubic inches of rain fall.
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Coconut Trees
These trees are probably most familiar to people, regardless of where they live. It can grow to be up to 50 to 80 feet tall. One variety of the coconut tree is called the Dwarf palm and averages a height of about 15 to 17 feet tall.
These trees are probably most familiar to people, regardless of where they live. It can grow to be up to 50 to 80 feet tall. One variety of the coconut tree is called the Dwarf palm and averages a height of about 15 to 17 feet tall.
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Bougainvillea
This plant prefers a tropical climate, growing in dense forests where it can cling and grab onto other plants to reach the sunlight. It can withstand semi-shaded areas and it can also tolerate full sun, but when vine-like it tends to climb upward towards the sun. This plant can reach over thirty feet high and can grow to become a vine, tree, or shrub with sharp thorns. The leaves also have drip tips at the ends. . The flowers of the bougainvillea can be several different colors, ranging from a pink, to red, to orange, to white and yellow.
Bougainvillea has made many adaptations to its climate. It has hooks so that it can attach onto other plants in order to get more sunlight, but it can also live in an environment with partial sunlight. Another note is that the leaves have a drip tip which allows the excess water to flow off which would help to expel the likability of fungus or bacteria growing around the plant. This plant doesn't have many interactions with animals. Many animals don't feed on this plant because the thorns can harm them, but there is one larvae that feeds on this plant. Bougainvillea looper feeds off bougainvillea, but if there are too many of this invasive larvae it could damage and harm the plant.
This plant prefers a tropical climate, growing in dense forests where it can cling and grab onto other plants to reach the sunlight. It can withstand semi-shaded areas and it can also tolerate full sun, but when vine-like it tends to climb upward towards the sun. This plant can reach over thirty feet high and can grow to become a vine, tree, or shrub with sharp thorns. The leaves also have drip tips at the ends. . The flowers of the bougainvillea can be several different colors, ranging from a pink, to red, to orange, to white and yellow.
Bougainvillea has made many adaptations to its climate. It has hooks so that it can attach onto other plants in order to get more sunlight, but it can also live in an environment with partial sunlight. Another note is that the leaves have a drip tip which allows the excess water to flow off which would help to expel the likability of fungus or bacteria growing around the plant. This plant doesn't have many interactions with animals. Many animals don't feed on this plant because the thorns can harm them, but there is one larvae that feeds on this plant. Bougainvillea looper feeds off bougainvillea, but if there are too many of this invasive larvae it could damage and harm the plant.
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Bengal Bamboo
This bamboo or as some people call it Spineless Indian Bamboo or Calcutta Cane can grow up to be between 40 feet and 80 feet high. The species's life span is 25 to 40 years and is a perennial plant.
Bambusa tulsa, its genus and species, is important to its environment. It helps to reduce soil erosion and sucks up water from heavy rains that might cause flooding. It also provides shelter for many animals. . It physically adapts to its environment by growing fast and tall so it can get a lot of rain and sunlight.
This bamboo or as some people call it Spineless Indian Bamboo or Calcutta Cane can grow up to be between 40 feet and 80 feet high. The species's life span is 25 to 40 years and is a perennial plant.
Bambusa tulsa, its genus and species, is important to its environment. It helps to reduce soil erosion and sucks up water from heavy rains that might cause flooding. It also provides shelter for many animals. . It physically adapts to its environment by growing fast and tall so it can get a lot of rain and sunlight.
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Ornate Lorikeet
These Ornate Lorikeet live high up in the forest canopy on the edge of the tropical rainforest. They travel in flocks of 15 to 20 birds, but sometimes that fly in groups of hundreds looking for food. They eat nectar and pollen mostly from the trees of eucalyptus and melaleuca. They like fruits, especially apples, pears, berries, seeds, and small insects and grubs.
These herbivores have adapted to eating a small variety of foods which can include nectar and pollen or fruits. These birds have interacted with humans in their biome. In Australia, it is legal to own a captive-bred lorikeet. They are very good talkers when compared to other birds such as the black cockatoo or princess parrot just to name a few.
These Ornate Lorikeet live high up in the forest canopy on the edge of the tropical rainforest. They travel in flocks of 15 to 20 birds, but sometimes that fly in groups of hundreds looking for food. They eat nectar and pollen mostly from the trees of eucalyptus and melaleuca. They like fruits, especially apples, pears, berries, seeds, and small insects and grubs.
These herbivores have adapted to eating a small variety of foods which can include nectar and pollen or fruits. These birds have interacted with humans in their biome. In Australia, it is legal to own a captive-bred lorikeet. They are very good talkers when compared to other birds such as the black cockatoo or princess parrot just to name a few.
Capybara
The world's largest rodent lives on the forest floor and spends a lot of time in the water. They like to eat the leaves, fruits and plants from the bottom of rivers and lakes. They are becoming rare around populated areas because they are hunted for meat. |
Tapir
They are found on the forest floor and also spend time in ponds. Amazonian tapirs are thought as browsing herbivores, feeding on herbaceous vegetation, fruits and are partial to bananas and even eat aquatic plants. They are widely hunted by indigenous people in the forest. Pumas, jaguars and alligators also make prey of the small tapirs. |