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kapok trees are mainly found in tropical rainforests and grow to about 50-70meters. they need as much sun as they can get exactly 56 degrees every day.

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What lives with or on the kapok tree Does moss live on the kapok tree or do snakes live on the kapok tree?

"i think ... that moss and some snakes do live with the kapok tree but toucans live on the kapok tree."


Why does the kapok tree live in the Congo rainforest?

The Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) is a forest dwelling tree (tropical). it has large butress root which help support the plant and anchor roots deep into the poor soils. Tropical rain forests are also sometimes prone to flooding, so the deep root system is an added benefit.


What is the tallest tree in Amazon rainforest?

The Kapok Tree is the biggest tree of the Amazon rainforest, as it can grow to 200 feet tall and the trunk can be 10 or 11 feet in diameter. This big tree is usually the home of many other species from insects to frogs and birds, it also offer support for tree climbers and bromeliads. Another common visitor of the Kapok trees are the bats attracted by the trees flowers smell. They are actually the ones that fertilize the Kapok over the Amazon rainforest as they spread the pollen of these flowers since they are so eager to eat the sweet nectar.


What plants you get in the rainforest?

curare, Bengal bamboo, bougainvillea, coconut tree, durian, jambu, kapok trees, stranglar figs and tualang.


What plants are in the emergent layer of the rainforest?

In the top layer of the rainforest, also known as the emergent layer you can find all sorts of animals. You can find types of birds like Tucans, Humming birds, Eagles and Hawks.You can find tons of other animals like Sloths, Snakes, Spider Monkeys, and for insects you can find tons of Butterflies and Misquitoes.

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Why do you need the kapok tree?

its not us that need the kapok tree its the animals in the tropical rain forest they all depend on that tree espesally the fruit bat


What lives with or on the kapok tree Does moss live on the kapok tree or do snakes live on the kapok tree?

"i think ... that moss and some snakes do live with the kapok tree but toucans live on the kapok tree."


Can you Name at least two structural Kapok Tree adaptations and explain how these adaptations help the Kapok Tree plant to survive in its environment?

The Kapok tree is very tall, standing at 150 or higher, above all of the other trees. This gives it easy access to sunlight. In addition to that, the umbrella shape of the top of the tree helps it absorb all the sunlight it needs. Its roots are very long, going deep into the ground to gather moisture.


When was The Great Kapok Tree created?

The Great Kapok Tree was created in 1990.


How does a kapok tree reproduce?

when the kapok pops, its seeds go all over the place and then it will grow on a new kapok tree (i think =.=)


How tall is a kapok tree?

A mature kapok tree may be 60 - 70 m.


Fabric obtained from the fruit of the kapok tree?

Kapok Fibre


How much sunlight do pine tree needs?

my sons the pine tree need 5 hours of sunlight


How much paper can be made from a kapok tree?

Ias woundering the same thing


Which silk tree does kapok come from?

I don't think there's such a thing as a silk tree (rather there is one that is nick named silk tree but it doesn't exactly produce silk.) The fluffy 'Kapok' material comes from a Kapok tree.


How are kapok fruits seeds dispersed?

seeeds of kapok tree are dispersed by wind


What is the biggest plant in the amazon?

The biggest plant in the Amazon rainforest is the Kapok Tree. The Kapok Tree can get as large as 200 feet tall.