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The natural cover that is created by the branches of tall trees is called a canopy.

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What do you call the continuous cover of trees that overshadows the jungle in a rain forest?

The continuous cover of trees that overshadow the jungle in a rainforest is called a canopy. It consists of the upper layer of foliage in a forest, formed by the crowns of trees blocking out most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor.


Why is there very little light on the forest floor?

The dense canopy of trees in a forest blocks much of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor. As a result, only a small amount of light filters through the leaves and branches, creating a shaded environment on the forest floor. This lack of light contributes to the unique plant and animal communities that are adapted to low-light conditions in the understory of a forest.


What is the many tree found in the forest?

Many trees are found in the forest.Many trees found in the forest have been there for quite some time.Many trees found in the forest have many branches and leaves.Many trees found in the forest are waiting to be clumb up.


What does canopy mean?

A canopy is a cover of one kind or other. For instance it can be an open sided tent or, the plexiglass enclosure around a fighter pilot is also called a canopy.


What are the three levels of a forest?

the first level of the forest is upper cannopy. the top level of the forest formed by the leaves and branches of the tsllest trees. Upto 35% of rain is caught in the canopy.different birds (owls, oriols,etc) and insects(aphids, tent catterpillers,etc)make their homes here the second level of the

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Why would epiphytes grow on the branches of trees instead of on the forest floor?

so they get as much sunlight as the trees do.


What is a iguanas predator?

dwelling snakes can attack them in the branches of the rain forest trees


Why cant you find piles of trees branches and leaves in a forest?

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Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is?

Afforestation


What layer does the rainbow lizard live in?

they live in trees, branches and the forest floor of the rainforest


What does uppermost layer of branches in forest trees?

I believe it is called the canopy layer.


What do you call the continuous cover of trees that overshadows the jungle in a rain forest?

The continuous cover of trees that overshadow the jungle in a rainforest is called a canopy. It consists of the upper layer of foliage in a forest, formed by the crowns of trees blocking out most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor.


Do chimps only stay on the forest floor?

no they swing around in the trees to get fruit in the high branches.


What is the name given to tallest trees in a forest?

red wood


What name is given to the method of dwarfing trees by pruning their roots and branches?

Bonsai.


Why is there less sunlight in the rain forest?

because the trees cover the forest and don't allow sunlight to touch the ground


What level is the canopy?

The rain forest has 4 layers, the forest floor, the understory, the canopy, and the emergents. The Canopy is the third layer in the rain forest. It is about 65-120 feet up and in the Canopy live several types of life. Insects, birds, mammals, and plants all occupy the Canopy.