Question

The top vertical strata or layer of a forest is occupied by

Answer 1

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Trees occupies the top vertical strata or layer of a forest.
These trees can be about 45 meters high. They have various heights.
The density of the tress determines the amount of light in the forest.
The force of heavy rainfall is reduced by the canopy and the passage of the rainwater is fed more slowly downward.
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