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Rainforest - National Geographic Society
A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees that receives a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are likely Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 60 million years.
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Rainforest | Definition, Plants, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Rainforest, luxuriant forest, generally composed of tall, broad-leaved trees and usually found in wet tropical uplands and lowlands around the Equator. Rainforests usually occur in regions where there is a high annual rainfall of generally more than 1,800 mm (70 inches) and a hot and steamy climate.
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Rainforest - Wikipedia
Rainforests are characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, high humidity, the presence of moisture-dependent vegetation, a moist layer of leaf litter, the presence of epiphytes and lianas and the absence of wildfire.
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Rainforest: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory
Few plants are found on the floor of the forest due to the lack of sunlight. However, the hot, moist atmosphere and all the dead plant material create the perfect conditions in which bacteria and other microorganisms can thrive.
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What is a rainforest? - The Institute for Environmental Research and ...
A rainforest is a vibrant and ecologically crucial terrestrial biome characterized by high rainfall (typically over 80 inches per year), high humidity, and a dense canopy of trees. These factors create an environment teeming with biodiversity, making rainforests the most diverse ecosystems on Earth and vital regulators of the global climate.
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Rainforest Ecosystems | Biodiversity Climate and Conservation
Explore the intricacies of rainforest ecosystems, including biodiversity, climate influences, and the vital role these habitats play in sustaining global health
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rainforest-alliance.org
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What is a Rainforest? | Rainforest Alliance
Tropical rainforests are home to 80 percent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, all squeezed into a narrow strip of equatorial land. They are also home to millions of human beings that have been a part of forest ecosystem for thousands of years.
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rainforestconcern.org
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Learn about rainforests | Rainforest Concern
Learn all about the world's rainforests, why they are important and what you can do to help.
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freescience.info
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Exploring Rainforest Ecosystems: The Key to Supporting Global Biodiversity
Discover how rainforest ecosystems nurture diverse species, maintain ecological balance, and contribute to global biodiversity in this insightful exploration.
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worldrainforest.org
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All About Rainforests - WORLD RAINFOREST FUND
Rainforests have more species of animals and plants than any other ecosystem on Earth: half of the Earth's species! Rainforests are the most biodiverse ecosystems on land on Earth, meaning they have more species of animals, plants, fungi, and other life than any other ecosystem.