AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Animals Found in the Canopy Layer of the Rainforest. Many animal species live in the canopy layer as it is rich in fruits and seeds. Monkeys, sloths, bats, tree frogs, ants, beetles, parrots, hummingbirds and snakes are some of the many species that are found in the canopy layer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most animals in the rainforest live in the canopy. The layer below the canopy is called the understory. Small trees and plants that do not need much light grow here.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many well-known animals including monkeys, frogs, lizards, birds, snakes, sloths, and small cats are found in the canopy. The conditions of the canopy are very different from the conditions of the forest floor.

Detailed explanation-4: -The canopy is the next layer of the rainforest. This is where most of the animals and plants can be found. This layer is 100 to 150 feet off the ground. There are many branches, vines, and leaves in the canopy layer of the rainforest.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Canopy: the canopy structure of the rainforest provides an abundance of places for plants to grow and animals to live. The canopy offers sources of food, shelter, and hiding places, providing for interaction between different species.