Average Temperature: Rarely gets above 93°F and below 68°F Average Rainfall: Often more than 100 inches Soil Type: Low in nutrients, plants and trees suck up any nutrients on the ground Seasons: 2 different seasons, a long wet winter and a short dry summer Levels of Biodiversity: High, has the most species then any other biome
Plants:
Plant Adaptations: 1. Bark: trees in the rainforest have smooth and thin bark to keep plants from growing up it and they have thin bark because they do not need to retain as much moisture. 2. Drip Tips: with all the rain in the rain forest, plant leaves need to shed rain fast so bacteria and fungus do not grow on them and so the branches do not snap under the weight.
Interactions with Animals: The plants in the tropical rain forest do not interact much with larger animals. However, insects and flowers need each other to survive by pollination.
Passion Flower
The passion flower is one of the most elaborate of all flowers found in the rainforest. It has rings of nectar producing parts found in no other type of flower. It get its name from the rings that look like Jesus Christ's crown her wore during the "passion" or his crucifixion
Lotus
Heliconias
Animals:
Type of Consumers: Some animals in the tropical rain forest have diets heavy on fruit. However, some animals, like the Bengal Tiger, eat mainly meat
Animal Adaptations: 1. Food: Since there is so much competition for food in the rain forest some animals have adapted to eat food no other animal eats. 2. Climbing: Many animals in the rain forest would be vulnerable on the ground so they climb the tall trees to stay alive.
Interactions with Animals: Animals in the rain forest are the same as any other biome. Some animals prey on other animals and some animals do not hunt each other.
Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger has a broad body with slender legs. This tiger can weigh up to 575 pounds which is not the largest but second largest. Even though it is very big the Bengal Tiger can still be very sneaky. The Bengal Tiger reaches maturity at 5 years and has a life span of 15 years.