rainforest biomes

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Scope note
Biomes that are warm and frost-free, characterized by tempratures ranging 20-25 degrees C and with precipitation 98-180 inches per year. Typical vegetation includes vines, palm trees, orchids, and ferns. There are two types of rainforests, tropical and temperate. Tropical rainforests are found closer to the equator and temperate rainforests are found farther north near coastal areas.
rainforest biomes
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024