What are the different types of rainforest?

The rainforest is a thick four layer of a jungle with a damp and hot climate that experiences a large amount of precipitation every year. The tropical rainforest covers only 6 percent of the world, but it is estimated that almost half of the plants and animal species of the planet live in the rainforests of Central America, Africa, South Asia and Australia. Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, plants and birds are all common types of rainforests. In addition to the biodiversity of animals and plants, many products such as chocolate, sugar, cinnamon and pineapple are grown in rainforests. As a result, many plant rainforests, such as epiphytes or air plants that live on branches and tree trunks, have evolved, including several species of tropical orchids. Some fig plants slowly strangle the host tree as it grows towards the sun. Other plants such as Venus Flytrap are Carnivorour and will consume insects. nepenthes rafflesian , a jug common in Southeast Asia, may rIt grows to more than 30 feet (9 meters) and produces 12-inch (30-centimeter) long jugs that fire not only insects, but also small reptiles and mammals.

There are many large mammal species. Gorilla inhabits Central Africa, eats fruit and bark and can weigh up to £ 400 (181 kg) and costs 6 feet tall (1.8 m). Orangutans live in Indonesia, have a diet similar to gorilla diet, but are smaller, weighing up to £ 250 (113 kg). In Southeast Asia, India and China roam Bengal tigers who eat antelopes, monkeys, pigs and even elephants, while Jaguar from Central America prefers turtles and deer. Capybaras can weigh up to £ 100 (45 kg), located in South America and are qualified swimmers who eat aquatic plants and fruit.

The type of rainforest algae the amphibians and reptiles. Colorful poisonous and red -eyed tree frogs inhabit regions of Central and South America and consume insects such ascrickets and flies. The rainforest reptiles can be large, such as Anaconda from the Amazon River Basin, which can be more than 37 feet (11 meters). Anacondas will eat mainly rodents, birds, fish and turtles. Other common reptiles include Black Caiman, Boa Constrictor, Gaboon Viper and Metal Python.

Many common rainforest species are birds or arthropods. The ejection quetzal in Central America boasts the tail of red and blue feathers, which is almost 25 inches long (63.5 cm). Another great colored bird is Toucan, who lives in hollow trees and eats fruit. Leafcutter Ant has strong jaws for cutting leaves and grass used to grow fungi that eats. While the leafy area inhabits the forest floor, the high in the canopy lives a brown winged blue morphine butterfly, where it consumes rotten fruit. The rainforest additioarthropods are praying mantis, giant water spider and Wasp paper.

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