a reservoir of genetic diversity, and as such it is very important for humans
A forest that gains more water from precipitation than it loses through evaporation. Located in the tropical zone and having an average temperature between 70¡ and 85¡F (21¡ and 29¡C) and average yearly rainfall of more than 80 inches (200 cm)
A warm, moist terrestrial biome with a tree canopy. 872
A type of rain forest where conditions are very warm and humid. Many types of parrots live in tropical rain forests around the world.
A type of forest consisting mainly of lofty trees and a dense undergrowth near the ground. NOT THE SAME AS A JUNGLE! Tarzan cartoons depict our hero swinging on vines in a rain forest! :) See Jungle for definition of jungle.
