AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The canopy, where more species live than anyplace else in the rainforest, is the denser layer of greenery about 20 feet thick formed by the next tallest trees. It acts like a roof over the rest of the rainforest. This roof is not, however, solid like the roof of a house. It is partially permeable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Climate: because rainforests are located in tropical regions, they receive a lot of sunlight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although tropical rainforests receive 12 hours of sunlight daily, less than 2% of that sunlight ever reaches the ground. The tropical rainforest has dense vegetation, often forming three different layers–the canopy, the understory, and the ground layer.

Detailed explanation-4: -The canopy layer is made up of the overlapping leaves and branches of the trees of the rainforest. Scientists estimate that 60-90% of life in the rainforest can be found in the canopy layer, making it the richest habitat for plant and animal life.