https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj Rainforests - a diverse biome with a disparate array of biota, proof being shown in each individual plant and animal. en-us 2017-05-26 13:29:53 UTC 2024-11-25 09:33:30 UTC hello@padlet.com 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174316552 2017-05-30 00:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174316552 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174316782 The rainforest biome is one of the most productive biomes in the world. It produces lumber, rubber, fruits, medicines and herds, and more things that we use in our everyday life. The biome also produces a large amount of the oxygen on earth, and acts as a carbon dioxide absorption area. ]]> 2017-05-30 00:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174316782 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174317150 1. Temperature: The rainforest has a consistently high temperature ranging around 80* F. 
2. Humidity: The intense humidity of the rain forest is the cause of its 50-200 inches of precipitation each year. 
3. Nutrient Soil: The nutrient rich soil accompanied with the large amount of rainfall are two of the main reasons why about 50% of the earth's plant life lives in the rainforest. Decomposing animals and fruitful plants causes the richness in the soil. ]]> 2017-05-30 00:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174317150 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174401519 Because the rainforest produces so many useful goods, it has one of the highest economic values. The rainforest produces around 2,200 grams of biomass per square meter per year making it prime real-estate for large businesses. ]]> 2017-05-30 13:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174401519 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174404041 The rainforest is very important to the well-being of the earth. First of all, the humidity and rich soil cause it to be home to about 50% of earths plant life! Because there is so much flora in this one biome, it acts as a carbon absorption area. Global warming is a growing problem on earth, so keeping the rainforest large and healthy is a must for future generations. Also, because of this biome's quick decomposition of organisms, it cycles nutrients very quickly and effectively. This furthers its plant and animal life and increases the productivity of this biome. ]]> 2017-05-30 13:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174404041 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174407061 http://player.discoveryeducation.com/views/hh_httpView.cfm?guidAssetId=ef7b2253-7ad5-4b1a-aa48-9ecbd68b66c5 ]]> 2017-05-30 13:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174407061 3119576 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174407749 Dwarf lemurs, small, nocturnal creatures that dwell in Madagascar, play vital roles in this biome. These creatures can live in secondary forests and gallery forests; however, they are most prominent in rainforests. Dwarf lemurs have a diverse diet, eating fruit, edible flowers, leaves, and plants -  keeping the threat of overpopulation by plants at bay. Following that, they also help pollinate some species of baobab trees. They also aid in the disposal of small seeds. Despite being larger than the mouse lemur, dwarf lemurs are significantly less active, as they hibernate during cold winters, living off fat stored in their large, portly tails. This is one of their many adaptations]]> 2017-05-30 13:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174407749 3119576 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174407979 Another animal that resides in the rainforest is the flying fox, a species of bat. These bats often feed on nectar found in Madagascan forests; although, when their primary food source is scarce, they will feed on fruits - like mangoes, peaches, papaya, and figs. Their method of finding food by foraging in forests spreads pollen throughout the rainforest. They are blind, meaning they have adapted to use scent as their primary sense. ]]> 2017-05-30 13:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174407979 3119576 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174408148 The heliconia flower is resident to the Amazon rainforest, as it requires a warm and humid climate to grow. Rather than growing flowers, this deceptive plant grows bracts - small leaves with buds on the tip that resemble fine flowers. These bracts require pollinators, so this plant has adapted to the environment by growing a cupped base to hold water and aquatic life, that way secondary consumers will be attracted to the plant. ]]> 2017-05-30 13:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174408148 3119576 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174408661 In this picture, you’re able to see the diversity of rainforest plants. There is what seems to be algae growing on rocks at the banks of a river, and some sort of fern growing beside it. Along with that, there is a great variety of trees and vines shown in this picture. There are plenty of other biota shown; however, naming them all would be meticulous. 

]]> 2017-05-30 13:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174408661 3119576 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174408968 The trees shown in this picture grow tall, which highlights the ambient precipitation of the rainforest. Due to this rainfall, plant life is able to flourish and grow to extreme lengths you wouldn’t see in any other biome. 

]]> 2017-05-30 13:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174408968 3119576 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409419 This picture shows the extreme undergrowth of the rainforest. Every inch of land is apparently covered, and what is not, has a river flowing through it. Moss inches across logs whilst vines creep across trees. Once again, the rainforest has an extreme diversity of life.]]> 2017-05-30 13:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409419 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409452 This picture shows flowers that reside in rainforests. They are brightly colored, warning predators not to consume them, and, along with that, they have jointed stems. 

]]> 2017-05-30 13:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409452 3119576 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409705 Here, you can see the wide variety of land that rainforests cover. They can be found in many continents, and come in disparate sizes and types. For example, there are tropical rainforests, which have a lot of rain, and temperate rainforests, where trees often flare at the base.]]> 2017-05-30 13:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409705 3115481 https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409760 In this picture, a parrot is shown. Naturally native to rainforests, these birds have bright coloring that is unusual to see in other biomes. ]]> 2017-05-30 13:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/3115481/egprd5hqw9vj/wish/174409760