Animals Plants Climate Human Interaction

Plants


Most tree species are deciduous


Growing conditions are not optimal, lowering the tree canopy by 10-30 meters.


Lianas are less common in Dry Tropical forest then in rain forest.


Drought restistant epiphytes may be abundant.


Adaptations


Trees have thicker bark, more leaves, legumes, compound leaves, and species with thorns


Broad leaved collect as much water as possible


Questions


What is the most common type of tree?
It depends on the forest. How high is the tree canopy? 20 meters above the ground.


Glossary


legumes: Includes peas, lupin, and soy.
compound leaves: A leaf with many parts