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