Structure of rainforests Flashcards
1
Q
Emergent Layer
A
Where the tallest trees are (up to 70m tall)
2
Q
Animals found in Emergent Layer
A
Eagles
Monkeys
Bats
Butterflies
3
Q
Canopy Layer
A
The layer forms a roof because the trees are so close together
4
Q
Animals found in Canopy Layer
A
90% of animals live in this layer
Snakes
Toucans
Tree frogs
5
Q
Understory/Undercanopy Layer
A
Little sunshine reaches this layer so plants have to grow large leaves to reach the sunlight
6
Q
Animals found in Understory/Undercanopy Layer
A
Jaguars
Red-eyed tree frogs
Leopards
Large amount of insects
7
Q
Forest Floor
A
It’s very dark so almost no plants grow in this layer. Because hardly any sunlight reaches the forest floor things start to decay quickly
8
Q
Animals found in Forest Floor
A
Lots of insects
Animals such as giant anteaters
