Bio 2-L32- Forests and Grasslands

tropic forest types

Include tropical rainforests- near equator- constant rainfall

, tropical dry forests- drought is more extreme, succulents and shrubs

tropical deciduous forests- have wet and dry seasons

what are epiphytes

Plants that grow on other plants, usually to access sunlight. They include orchids and bromeliads, often found in tropical forests.

where are temperate and boreal forests found

southern hemisphere- not there’s not much land

found in northern

grassland climate- in savanna

winters are cold and plants go dormant

between woodlands and desert

annual rain is very low

what do grasslands have?

Grasslands have grasses as the dominant vegetation, often with few trees or shrubs and are characterized by fertile soil and specific seasonal climates.