Plants And Animals In The Rainforest
Swallow-tail kite This agile bird of prey soars above the canopy searching for reptiles sunning on branches then swoops in to snatch them.
Plants and animals in the rainforest. The canopy structure of the rainforest provides an abundance of places for plants to grow and animals to live. Sep 1 2016 - Explore Sandee Dusbibers board Animals and plants that live in the rainforests followed by 176 people on Pinterest. The Amazon Rainforest is full of many trees and plants.
As far as the flora of Amazon Rainforest is a concern there are approximately 40000 species of plants and trees found in the rainforest. Lianas - these are woody vines that have roots in the ground but climb up the trees to reach the sunlight. Over 200000 species of plants thrive in rain forests.
The climate of the Amazon Rainforest allows a huge range of plant species to grow here. The last layer is the forest floor where only a few plants grow because its so dark. The canopy offers sources of food shelter and hiding places providing for interaction between different species.
Not only is it home to so many animals plants and trees but it also is essential to the functioning of our world. About half of the worlds rare plants and flowers take root here. It is believed that over 50 of the worlds species of plants and animals that live on land are found in the rainforest.
The green iguana is sometimes simply referred to as the common iguana or just iguana. The abundance of energy supports an abundance of plant and animal species. The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest.
The layer below the canopy is called the understory. This abundance is due to the warm humid environment and includes some of the most beautiful and interesting flora. The Amazon is home to about 45000 plant species and 2500 types of trees Chandler 2008Trouble in Paradise 2008.