The Tropical Rainforest Biome

Climate The average temperature in a tropical rainforest region would range between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius Tropical rainforest are located at and equatorial latitude which keeps the average temperature and day length the same throughout the entire year. Latitude is 23 N In tropical regions where the temperatures are constantly high, the rainfall count is between 50 and 260 inches per year. Rainfall occurs evenly over the course of the year.

Location Tropical Rainforests mainly grow in three different regions; the Malesian botanical subkingdom which includes Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuata, parts of Indochina, tropical Australia, tropical South and Central America, Amazon Basin, and West and Central Africa.

Animals Insects make up the largest group of animals in the tropical rainforest. The tropical rainforest is home to some of the most beautiful birds. There are over 300 different species of parrots alone living there. Most of these birds reside on or in the canopies of trees. The tropical rainforest is home to some of the most beautiful birds. There are over 300 different species of parrots alone living there. Most of these birds reside on or in the canopies of trees.

Animals Chimpanzees are one of the most abundant species in the tropical rainforest. They dwell off different fruits and young leaves. They never stay long in one place which allows the vegetation to grow back while they’re gone. Chimpanzees create nests high in trees during the night for protection. Bengal Tigers are huge predators in the tropical rainforest. They are nocturnal and are feared greatly by other animals at night. Bengal Tigers population is decreasing and there is only about 4, 000 left.

Vegetation Strangler figs are the most plants species to the tropical rainforest biome. Hundreds of different animals feed off the fruit of the fig trees. They constantly provide a source of food for animals because they always bear fruit. Jambu is a small tree or shrub that grows close to the ground. They have leathery leaves and the flowers grow in clusters of 3 to 7. Jambu is a small tree or shrub that grows close to the ground. They have leathery leaves and the flowers grow in clusters of 3 to 7.

Vegetation Bamboo is important to the tropical rainforest environment because it often reduces soil erosion and sucks up water that could cause flooding. Bamboo also provides a home for many tropical animals and acts as a food source as well. Coconut trees grow in hot areas and produce a replenishing fruit with a hard outer shell. Inside is a white meat with a hollow middle where the coconut milk is present. The coconut tree provides food for tons of animals. Coconut trees grow in hot areas and produce a replenishing fruit with a hard outer shell. Inside is a white meat with a hollow middle where the coconut milk is present. The coconut tree provides food for tons of animals.

Other Animals & Vegetation African Forest Elephant Dawn Bat Golden Lion Tamarin Harpy Eagle Jambu Fruit Dove King Cobra Kinkajou Linn’s Sloth Orangutan Proboscis Monkey Silvery Gibbon Slender Loris Sumatran Rhinoceros Toco Toucan Vampire Bat Bougainvillea Bougainvillea Curare Curare Durian Durian Kapok Tree Kapok Tree Mangrove Forests Mangrove Forests Tualang Tualang ANIMALS VEGETATION

Other Information The Tropical Rainforest contains the most diversity of species then any other biome Rainforest cover less then 6% of land surface on Earth Tropical Rainforest produce about 40% of Earth’s oxygen. Tropical Rainforest have more kinds of different trees then any other biome. About one quarter of the medicines used today come from rainforest plants.

Positive Effect of Humans With increased tourism in the tropical rainforest, more economic support has come forward allowing for more protection of the habitats to be created. Increased tourism has created a positive effect on wildlife and protection of the rainforest species. Some species have increased in population size from the help of humans. Increased tourism has created a positive effect on wildlife and protection of the rainforest species. Some species have increased in population size from the help of humans.

Negative Effect of Humans When agriculture was invented, tropical rainforest took a hit. Humans have been able to clear large parts of the forest to produce their crops, turning the area into an open farmland. The tropical rainforest provides people with 250 different kinds of fruit and with the new genetic variations people use to invade the forest is damaging the fruit production greatly because of the new pests being used.

Flora Adaptations Most trees have a thin, smooth bark. The smoothness of the bark may also make it difficult for other plants to grow on their surface. Some have adapted to life in the rainforest by having their roots in the ground and climbing high into the tree canopy to reach available sunlight. Many leaves have drip tips enable rain drops to run off quickly Many live on the surface of other plants.

Fauna Adaptations Many mammals have fur that repels water. Some only eat a specific food that many other animals do not eat. Some are active at night to avoid high temperatures and competition. Some are highly camouflaged to hide, while others are brightly colored to warn.

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