List out the features of tropical rain forest
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The tropical rainforest biome has four main characteristics: very high annual rainfall, high average temperatures, nutrient-poor soil, and high levels of biodiversity (species richness). Rainfall: The word “rainforest” implies that these are the some of the world's wettest ecosystems.
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Climate
One of the distinctive features of the tropical rainforest is its climatic conditions that include rains, humidity and temperature. These forests experience equatorial climate with average day temperature of 27oC. The temperature and rainfall of tropical rainforests supports the greatest biodiversity on Earth. These are rich in lush green vegetation due abundant moisture and sunlight. Tropical rainforests experience only wet and dry seasons.
Abundant rainfall
Tropical rainforests are characterized by rainfall and evergreen species. The forests are located in the tropical wet / humid regions with an average annual rainfall of around 200-225 cm. Transpiration from the evergreen trees results in increased humidity and cloud formation in these forests. The high levels of rainfalls in these forests are evenly distributed throughout the year.
Tropical rainforests receives maximum insolation (meaning: the amount of solar radiation received by a given area) due to geographic location. As a result, the rate of evaporation subsequent condensation and eventual precipitation are high. The weather turns stormy during late afternoon as a result of intense heating during the daytime. These tropical rainforests help in maintaining the rains and weather patterns on Earth.
The high levels of rainfall in these forests along with the temperature create an incredibly humid environment and a year-round growing environment for the plant kingdom.
Rich biodiversity
The rainforests are home to half of the Earth's plant and animal species. The ecosystems in these forests contain the greatest biodiversity in the world with over 15 million species of plants and animals living within the biome.
(Note: An ecosystem is a biological community in which the living organisms in a given area interact with each other and with the physical environment.)
The hot and humid conditions make the forest suitable for the growth of a wide variety of plants and animals including bacteria and other microorganisms and thus promote biodiversity. The microbes (decomposers) remain active throughout the year and help in the quick decomposition of organic matter on the forest floor which helps in rapid plant growth. The tropical rainforest has some great diversity of orchids, birds, mammals and plants. Nearly 50% of the living organisms on Earth are found in these forests. There may be many more species of plants, insects and microorganisms still undiscovered in tropical rain forests. Due to the rich biodiversity tropical rain forests are called the 'Jewels of the Earth'. The rich biodiversity of these forests provide the most beautiful wilderness on Earth.