Question

explain the various layers of forest

Answer 1

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A forest is made up of four layers:-

1. Forest Floor Layer

• This layer is made up of decomposing leaves, animal droppings, dead trees and animals.
• All these decay of the forest floor and form the new soil that provides nutrients to the plants.
• The plants found in this layer are:- ferns, grasses, mushrooms, tree seedlings etc.

2. Understorey Layer

• The Understorey is made up of bushes, shrubs and young trees that are adapted to living in the shade of the Canopy.

3. Canopy

• The canopy is formed by the mass of intertwined branches, twigs and leaves of the tall, mature trees.
• The crowns of the dominant trees receive most of the sunlight.
• The canopy forms a shady, protective ''umbrella'' over the rest of the forest.

4. Emergent Layer

• The emergent layer exists in tropical rain forests. It is composed of a few scattered trees that over the canopy.

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