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Discuss briefly the type of natural vegetation found in the Tropical Rainforests.
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The vegetation found in the tropical rainforests shows four distinct layers-
- Emergent layer — It is at the edge of the forest and has trees like the kapok and mahogany which reach up to the height of over 50 metres.
- Canopy layer — It is the top layer, formed by the crowns of trees which grow close together. The canopy blocks out sunshine and wind.
- Understorey layer — Since the light is blocked by canopy, the plants in this layer, have larger leaves to maximise the light to be absorbed.
- Bottom layer — The forest floor has ferns and shrubs as well as climbers.
The main trees of rainforests include ebony, mahogany, cinchona, green heart, rosewood and rubber.
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