Forest Profile Flashcards
What is the topmost layer of the forest called?
Emergent layer
This layer is at a height of 40 m from the ground and receives maximum sunlight.
Which birds are commonly found in the emergent layer?
Eagles and hawks
These birds of prey live in the emergent layer as it is easier for them to spot their prey.
What is the height range of the canopy layer?
20 m - 40 m above the ground
The canopy layer is the thickest layer of the forest.
What type of plants grow on the stems of trees in the canopy layer?
Aerial plants
These plants thrive in the thick foliage of the canopy layer.
What is the primary characteristic of the understorey layer?
It is shaded by the canopy
This results in large-leaved plants and small trees that can survive with less sunlight.
What types of predators are found in the understorey layer?
Pythons, leopards, sloths, and bears
These carnivorous predators inhabit the understorey region.
What is the ground layer of the forest called?
Forest floor
This layer is dark, damp, and covered with decaying organic matter.
What percentage of sunlight reaches the forest floor?
2%
This low percentage contributes to the dark conditions of the forest floor.
What organisms decompose dead plant and animal matter in the forest floor?
Fungi and bacteria
These decomposers convert dead matter into fertile humus.
Fill in the blank: The region between the canopy and the forest floor is known as the _______.
Understorey
True or False: The canopy layer allows a lot of sunlight and rain to penetrate.
False
Very little sunlight and rain penetrates the canopy layer.
What types of wildlife are commonly found in the canopy layer?
Birds, insects, monkeys, and bats
This layer is home to a large number of these animals.
What is the main role of decomposers in the forest floor?
To decompose dead matter into fertile humus
This process increases the fertility of the soil.
