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Because the different organisms need to compete for different resources. For example, if all the trees were at the same level, then no light would be able to get to the forest floor. If there are 4 layers, however, then the light can filter through the trees. This allows different organisms to have the right amount of each resource rather than them having to adapt to the different levels of sunlight, rainfall etc.
What else can I help you with?
How many layers does the rainforests have?
The rain forest has five (5) layers
What are the four layers of rainforests?
The four layers of the rain forest are (top to bottom:Emergent LayerCanopyUnderstoryForest Floor
Are rainforests and jungles the same thing?
Rainforests and jungles are not the same thing. Rainforests are dense forests with high levels of rainfall, while jungles are dense, overgrown areas typically found in tropical regions. Rainforests have distinct layers and house a diverse range of plant and animal species, while jungles are characterized by tangled vegetation and are often difficult to navigate.
What are the 2 types of rainforest found in australia?
Australia has more than two types of rainforest. Australia has tropical rainforests, sub-tropical rainforests, warm temperate rainforests and cool temperate rainforests.
Are there rainforests in Slovakia?
there are no rainforests in Slovakia
Where are Canada's rainforests?
There are no rainforests in Canada.
Why are the rainforests important for trees?
trees are the rainforests
What names of rainforests in Antarctica?
There are no rainforests in Antarctica.
Animmals of rainforests?
it could be a sloth of rainforests
What is a rainforest is?
A forest has to have 150 cm of rainfall a year before it is officially a rainforest. There are 4 layers to a rainforest, the forest floor, the understory, the canopy and the emergent. Nearly half of the worlds plant and animal speicies live in the rainforest.
Is there a continent that does not have any rainforests?
Yes. Antarctica has no rainforests.
Do leeches live in rainforests?
They do live in rainforests! Mostly because rainforests are damp. A rainforest can be found in south america.
