living world rain forrest Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is the average temps in a rain forrest
28 c
what is the average rainfall in a rain forrests
2000mm or more
the soil in rain forrests
latosols: iron rich but found near the surface of soil due to decomposing leaves
lianas
vine like plants that climb to reach sun light
drip-tips
pionted leaves to allow water to fall off and avoid weighing down the plant
buttrees roots
help support the weight of the tree
epiphytes
plant like orchids that can grow on other trees to accses light
how many species are found in rain forrests
half
what percentage of the worlds medicien do rain forrest acount for
25 quater
resoures in rain forrests
timber fruit rubber
part of rain forrets trees in order
emergent layer , canopy layer, under-canopy layer , shrub layer , forrest layer
how can we protect rain forrests
selective logging education/conservation ecotourism international agreements debt recovery