 | Term | Definition |
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Biome |
the living part of an ecosystem. It refers to a community of plants and animals in a region. |
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Canopy |
the continuous leaf cover or foliage formed by the interlocking crowns of tall trees. |
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Epiphytes |
plants that grow on trees for physical support. They do not feed on the host tree and are able to produce their own food. |
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Halopyhytes |
mangrove trees that can tolerate salt water found in the soil along the coast. |
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Lianas |
thick woody climbers that wind upwards around tree trunks to reach sunlight. |
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Latitude |
the distance (measured in degrees) to the north or south of the Equator. |
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Temperate Climate |
Climate experience by countries in higher latitudes, between 23.5 deg and 66.5deg N and S of the Equator. |
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Tropical Climate |
Climate experience by countries in the Tropics, between 23.5 deg N and S of the Equator. |
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Tropical Monsoon Climate |
Is characterised by high annual temperature and rainfall, and distinct wet and dry seasons. |
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Polar Climate |
is experience by countries between 66.5deg and 90deg N and S of the Equator. |
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