1. Tropical rainforests have a high level of plant and vegetation diversity, supporting a wide range of species.
2. The canopy layer of the rainforest, made up of the tops of the tallest trees, blocks sunlight from reaching the forest floor, creating a unique and specialized habitat for plants and animals.
3. Tropical rainforests are home to a significant amount of animal species, including a large number of insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The dense vegetation provides shelter, food, and nesting sites for these animals.
The constant rain and direct sunlight at the equator allow tropical rainforests to develop. This is the only climate that can support true tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests only cover 6% of the Earth's surface, yet they produce 40% of the oxygen and support nearly half of all plant and animal species known on Earth. These forests are so packed full of trees the top layer (canopy layer) often blocks all sunlight from reaching the forest floor. The picture below shows the layers of a tropical rainforest.
Tropical Rainforest Layers
Tropical Rainforest Layers
This is a graphic that shows the layers of a tropical rainforest.
Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Rainforest
This image shows an arial view of a tropical rainforest.
What Kinds of Animals Does Tropical Wet Climate Have?
The constant rain and direct sunlight at the equator allow tropical rainforests to develop. This is the only climate that can support true tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests only cover 6% of the Earth's surface, yet they produce 40% of the oxygen and support nearly half of all plant and animal species known on Earth. These forests are so packed full of trees the top layer (canopy layer) often blocks all sunlight from reaching the forest floor. The picture below shows the layers of a tropical rainforest
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