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very little sunlight makes it to the rainforest floor
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∙ 14y ago
Jessica Mcginnis
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∙ 14y agoFew plants grow tall on the forest floor because there is a lack of sunlight.
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Few plants grow in Forest floor because in that region there is very less sunlight , there is damp , there is warm and that region is dark Thanks for giving me Chance to give answer ☺️☺️
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∙ 13y agovegetation in tropical rain forests is dominated by tall trees, and little undergrowth because the tall trees block the sunlight and rain from reaching the forest floor, causing growth of other, lower vegetation to be prohibited.
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∙ 9y agoOnly one percent of the available sunlight reaches the forest floor because the taller trees block the sunlight. The leaves of the taller trees generally act as a barrier between the sunlight and the forest floor.
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∙ 13y agoIt's hard for the plants to grow on the floor of the rain forest because of the canopy that is above them. It blocks a good majority of the sunlight the plants on the floor need, making it difficult to grow.
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∙ 12y agoGrasslands generally have poor soil and limited amounts of moisture. If you notice that the grasslands do have trees on the rivers and creeks.
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They use to have some really intense beavers.
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∙ 14y agothey is not enough sunlight because of the trees
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∙ 9y agoSo few plants grow on the floor of the tropical rain forest because sunlight doesn't really reach the ground. The trees and other foliage prevent the sun from shining through.
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∙ 10y agoBecause the trees woukd block all the light
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Why do few plants grow in North Africa?
Few plants survive in a desert because the climate is too dry.Because there isn't enough water or moisture in the soil for plants to take up through their roots so normal plants can't survive in the desert.
Why are there only a few plants and animals that are found everywhere in Georgia?
because, the settlers came to Georgia and cleared the forest.
What plants can grow under a casuarina?
Not many plants grow under casuarinas because of the needles. Plants dont have to grow everywhere, Apart from human cleared areas casuarina needles create some of the few gaps in the forest for animals to hang out in. I could tell you which species grow naturally under them in my area. But they may not be endemic to your area. There are a number of invasive weeds that are able to grow under Casuarinas. These are terrible plants and I certainly dont want people to grow them. Ehrharta erecta, Cyperus, Bidens pilosa. Plants can grow from runners or suckers in Casuarina needles also. An example of a tree that can grow by suckering through Casuarina needles is the Casuarina. =] . Go out and see what grows under them naturally in your area, and if you are going to grow some yourself insure that they are provenant to your area. read - What is provenant? I only propagate endemic provenant indigenous plants. I dislike people who treat plants like toys. "OW Look isn't that JESSAMINE pretty , I'm going to plant it everywhere because I'm an *&^%$#@". Know what I mean?
Why does a plants produce so many seeds?
Because not all of them find conditions that are suitable for germination. After germination a number will die or be eaten by pests, killed or damaged mechanically, die because of drought, frost etc. The more seeds the greater chance for the survival of a few plants.
Why is the stem of terrestial plants strong?
The stem of terrestrial plants are strong to support themselves as they grow upward. Without this physical characteristic, they would simply fall over after growing a few inches.
Why do few plants grow on forest floor?
Few plants grow tall on the forest floor because there is a lack of sunlight.
Why do only few plants grow on the floor of the rain forest?
Because the tall trees cover the plants. Thus they cannot get enough sun light
How does the under canopy layer adapt in the rain forest?
For the few plants that exist in the rainforest, they have to spread out and have big, broad leaves to capture the small amount of sunlight that actually reaches the forest floor. In general, there aren't many plants that grow on the forest floor of the tropical rainforest because of the lack on sunlight and due to the fact that most trees and other vegetation grow tall creating a thick canopy. The only time plants and small vegetation might grow on the forest floor is when a taller tree falls down creating a hole in the forest canopy. Sunlight is then able to reach the forest floor and some plants can establish themselves and start growing.
Are there few plants in the rain forest?
No there are many many plants in a rain forest.
Why do rain forest trees have broad leaves found high above the forest floor?
Because leaves from an upper canopy high above the forest floor. Also , because trees that grow in the raim forest include species of myrtle,laurel ,palm , rosewood ,mahogany ,and ceder , to name just a few.
Why do so few plants grow on the rainforest flooor?
The Canopy of leaves is so dense, that there's very little sunlight that reach the forest floor. And w/o sunlight, there's not much plant life.
Is a woodland forest have a few plants?
By definition a woodland has many plants.
What plants are in the in forest?
There are millions of plants in the rain forest. To name a few, there are the Bromeliads, Epiphytes, Saprophytes, Lianas, and Orchids.
What are the rain forest plants?
There are millions of plants in the rain forest. To name a few, there are the Bromeliads, Epiphytes, Saprophytes, Lianas, and Orchids.
What are the characteristics of tropical rainforests?
They have tall trees, few plants on the forest floor, buttress roots, high biodiversity, rich soil and frequent rain.It is hot and humid. It rains often and it contains many species of plants and animals.
What are a few species of plants in the Rain Forest?
One of them is an orchid.
Describe the four layers of the rainforest?
There are four layers comprising tropical rainforests. The emergent layer consists of a few very tall trees that grow above the canopy. The canopy layer has most of the largest trees and about half of the plant life. The understory layer contains the vast majority of animals and insects. The forest floor has few plants but consists of decaying plant and animal matter, as well as various fungi.
