https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m Rainforest Biome by Cami Greene en-us 2018-04-12 20:44:10 UTC 2018-04-13 03:17:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251394181 A rainforest is a dense jungle. Rainforests cover around 7% of the Earth's surface, but have over 50% of the plant and animal life. Rainforests also have tons of rain, hence the name. The climate for a rainforest is hot and humid. The rainforest includes the most biodiversity out of any biome, and includes many symbiotic relationships. ]]> 2018-04-13 00:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251394181 camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251396511 Rainforests are found around the world, but mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. Africa and South America boast to having the most rainforests, yet some rainforests are found in Australia, Europe, and North America. Brazil holds the most rainforest, with most of the country being rainforest. Some other countries include: Congo, Peru, Indonesia, Colombia, Mexico, India, and so on. ]]> 2018-04-13 00:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251396511 camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251397346 In the rainforest, temperatures stay around mid-70s. The climate tends to be around 70 to 85 degrees. The humidity is usually high, being around 88%. Rainfall can get up in the hundreds (in inches) annually. ]]> 2018-04-13 00:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251397346 camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251397801 The soil in the rainforest is not good, due to the massive amount of rain. Many plants have adaptations which help them grow. Most of the water in rainforests is freshwater. This type of water is home to a multitude of animals. ]]> 2018-04-13 01:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251397801 camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251398393 One common plant family in the rainforest is the Epiphyte family. This type of plant is like a moss, and lives on top of other plants. They do not have roots, and adapt to get water and nutrients. 

Another plant in the rainforest, especially in Brazil, is called the Carnuba Palm. This tree is referred as the "tree of life", due to its many uses. The most popular part of this plant is the wax, which is used for a variety of things from car polish to lipstick to polishing surfboards.

]]> 2018-04-13 01:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251398393 camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251405145 1. What Is a Rainforest?, www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/Edit560s6/www/what.html.
2. Where Are Rainforests? - EnchantedLearning.com, www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/Where.shtml.
3. Butler, Rhett. “Where Are Rainforests Found?” Mongabay.com, 24 June 2004, kids.mongabay.com/elementary/002.html.
4. KDE Santa Barbara, kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/rainforest.html.
5. “Explore Our Rain Forests.” Rain Forest Facts and Information, 18 Aug. 2017, www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/rain-forests/.
6. “Tropical Rainforest Plants List, Information, Pictures & Facts.” Active Wild, 14 May 2017, www.activewild.com/tropical-rainforest-plants-list/.
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8. “Tropical Rainforest Biome.” Symbiotic Relationships in the Tropical Rainforest, lo2fosho.blogspot.com/2011/01/symbiotic-relationships-in-tropical.html.



]]> 2018-04-13 01:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251405145 camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251406211 One species of animal that is native to the rainforests in Central and South America is the capybara. This species of animal is the world's largest rodent. An adaptation that helps the capybara  is that it can be semi-aquatic. These animal can breathe under water for at least 5 minutes, and have webbed feet with claws to swim. Capybaras are herbivores , and eat plants in the water or on land. They have also been known to eat their own poop at times. 

Another animal in Central and South America is the Poison Dart frog. These brightly colored amphibians use their color so animals try to eat them. What the predator does not know, is that these frogs are highly poisonous. When eaten, they can kill their predator. There are over 170 species of poison dart frogs. ]]> 2018-04-13 02:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251406211 camirgreene https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251407639 Mutualistic: Leaf cutter ants and fungi help each other survive. The ants protect the fungi from pests, while the fungi protects the ant larvae harvested. 

Parasitic: A tree helps the strangler fig grow by giving it a place to grow. When it is finished growing, the strangler fig kills the tree by stealing its sunlight. 

Commensal: Trees help the bromeliad grow. The bromeliad does no harm nor good to the tree, while the tree provides a home. ]]> 2018-04-13 02:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/camirgreene/ave6qb5gi94m/wish/251407639