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Tropical Rainforests
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Match each term with its definition
Canopy
Under-canopy
Shrub layer
Emergent layer
A layer of smaller trees and saplings growing to around 15-20m in the shade of the canopy
A continuous layer of treetops at around 30m; receives most sunlight; home to most animal species
The lowest layer on the forest floor; very little light reaches here; sparse vegetation
The tallest trees (over 40m) that rise above the canopy; exposed to high winds and direct sunlight