Major Types of Forests Based on Latitude

Type of Forest

Climate

Flora

Fauna

  • Tropical Forests
  • No winter
  • Only two seasons: rainy and dry
  • One square kilometre may contain as many as 100 different tree species.
  • Trees are 25-35 m tall, with shallow roots, mostly evergreen, with large dark green leaves.
  • Example: Orchids, bromeliads, vines (lianas), ferns, mosses, and palms.
  • Largest variety of life forms in all of nature, with thousands of different species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects.
  • Animals are highly adapted to their diverse environment: camouflage or strong defences.
  • Temperate Forests
  • Moderate Climate
  • Growing season of 120-200 days with 4-6 frost-free months.
  • 3-4 tree species per square kilometre.
  • Trees have broad leaves and shed their leaves annually during ....
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