Tropical Rainforest by Eli Blackburn

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-04 16:52:15 UTC

The Tropical Rainforest is a type of forest categorized by high precipitation and humid temperatures.

Biome Characteristics

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-04 16:58:52 UTC

The tropical rainforest is characterized by humid temperatures. On an average day, humidity levels in the Amazon rainforest range from the 50s to the 70s and temperatures consistently stay in the 80s and 90s. High precipitation is present, with as much as 6 to 10 feet a year, primarily recycled into the atmosphere.

Biome Characteristics (continued)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-06 16:32:02 UTC

In the many Tropical Rainforests around the world, Seasons are NOT present. Their location around the Equator means the sun is always shining on those particular areas. However, they do experience a wet season and a dry season. Famous locations of these include: the Congolese rainforests and those of West Africa, the South Asian Rainforests of Indonesia, Borneo and Papua New Guinea, and the Famous Amazon Rainforest.

Plants of the Tropical Rainforest (cacao)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-06 16:40:41 UTC

The Cacao plant is known for its ability to produce chocolate, or Xocolatl as the Aztecs called them. the Cacao plant has adapted with its leaves that are large to absorb sunlight, and have tipped ends to drain excess water. It also has adapted to live in dark environments.

Plants of the Tropical Rainforest (coffee)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-06 16:49:18 UTC

The coffee plant is known for its ability to produce coffee from its coffee beans, or qahwa as the Arabians called it. It grows well in climates tempered by altitude, so it doesn't grow well in subtropical zones. It also thrives in perfectly humid environments.

Plants of the Tropical Rainforest (Rubber tree)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-07 16:53:25 UTC

The Rubber tree (or Ficus Elastica) is a tree with bulbous sap bubbles known for its ability to produce rubber and it's usage in Congolese colonialism. The tree has adapted to survive under humid and dry climates and grows thick strong aerial roots to support itself. It also periodically sheds its bark to absorb nutrients when the bark decomposes.

Plants of the Tropical Rainforest (passion flower)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-08 16:58:17 UTC

The Passion flower is a plant known for its beautiful colors and fragrance aroma. The plant has numerous defensive adaptations, its most famous being its spotted leaf patterns to deter egg laying on its leaves.

Animals of the Tropical Rainforest (jaguars)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-11 16:15:43 UTC

Jaguars are a breed of panther-felines known for their fierce hunting nature and representation in mesoamerican folklore.

They have adapted to have large paws for swimming and climbing, and like most cats can reflect like back into their retinas at night.

Animals of the Tropical rainforest(green anacondas)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-11 16:22:13 UTC

The Green Anaconda is a Semi Aquatic Boa species found in Oceania and South America. it is the largest, heaviest, and second only to Reticulated Pythons. Its scale patterns provide excellent camouflage in the rainforest floor.

Animals of the Tropical Rainforest(capybaras)

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-11 16:27:13 UTC

Capybaras are an adorable species of Rodent related to the Guinea Pig and Chinchilla. They are Herbivores and such are very peaceful creatures. They have webbed feet like frogs do with aid in swimming. They have also adapted to stay submerged for long in water.

Animals of the Tropical Rainforest(

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-11 16:38:52 UTC

Threats to the Rainforest

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-11 16:55:25 UTC

There are many threats to the Tropical Rainforest biome. Deforestation and Palm oil farming are the biggest. Every year, dozens of millions of rainforest trees are cut down by loggers and urban developers for timber and land to build on. This displaces the ecosystem and its animals. Along with that, Palm Oil Plantations harm the ecosystem by cutting down land which has led to the endangerment of species.

Why anyone would ever visit.

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-12 15:58:32 UTC

There are many reasons why people come to visit these rainforests. Visiting can offer a more in depth view into life, both big and small. It can also offer a more appreciative view into Nature as we know it.

References.

eliblackburn1 — 2024-11-12 16:01:21 UTC

Encyclopaedia Britannica

National Geographic

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