In the tropical rainforest, plants have evolved unique features compared to those in the arid desert. Which of the following is a characteristic more likely to be found in tropical rainforest plants? A. Thick waxy cuticle to prevent water loss B. Shallow root systems for quick water ...
Woody plants in tropical rain forest tend to converge to a small number of lifeforms. In drier seasonal environments, the proportion of deciduous trees and shrubs increases, the presence of epiphytes decreases, and vines become more frequent. The presence of epiphytes is associated with high air...
We simulated drought using a rainfall exclusion experiment in 0.4ha of lowland tropical rainforest in northeast Australia in 2015. After six months, we compared the average change in aboveground biomass and plant health of drought-affected tree saplings and understory shrubs with control individuals....
Have you ever thought what it would be like if you stood in the middle of a tropical rainforest? What animals and plants would you see? What kind of weather would you experience? Where in the world would you be located? Complete this lesson to answer these questions and many more. ...
Many tropical rainforest plants in the Amazon grow along the rivers, where there is a break in the canopy, allowing more light to filter through. Heliconia -- a relative of the banana plant -- needs lots of full sun to bloom. Heliconia psittacorum, shown here, is one of several of th...
The tropical rainforest is intensely green. This flashcard set will introduce you to some of the plants of the tropical rainforest and their...
Learn about tropical rainforest animal adaptations. Explore examples of tropical rainforest animals and understand different types of adaptations,...
解析 C。中文解析:文中提到“Some plants have developed special adaptations to survive in the harsh conditions of the rainforest. For example, some have thick bark to protect against pests and diseases.”,一些热带雨林中的植物有厚厚的树皮是为了抵御害虫和疾病。
Have you ever thought what it would be like if you stood in the middle of a tropical rainforest? What animals and plants would you see? What kind of weather would you experience? Where in the world would you be located? Complete this lesson to answer these questions and many more. Relat...
and forest floor. The rainforestreceived it’s name because of it’s self-watering system. Plants release water into the atmosphere through transpiration. This moisture usually has no place to go which creates a thick cloud cover over therainforestcausing the humid, hot, atmosphere. In the the...