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Tropical Rainforests

Forests found near the equator with high rainfall and biodiversity.

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Tropical rainforests are dense forests found near the equator, characterized by high rainfall, warm temperatures year-round, and an extraordinary diversity of plant and animal species.

Etymology

The term combines 'tropical,' relating to the tropics, and 'rainforest,' indicating high rainfall.

Explain Like I’m 5

Tropical rainforests are warm, wet forests near the equator where lots of different plants and animals live together.

Fun Facts

Tropical rainforests cover less than 6% of the Earth's surface but contain over half of the world’s plant and animal species
The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of Earth's oxygen
Many medicines are derived from plants found in tropical rainforests

FAQ

What is a tropical rainforest? A forest near the equator with high rainfall
Where are they found? Near the Earth's equator, in regions like South America and Southeast Asia
Why are they important? They house a large percentage of the world's plant and animal species

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

rainforests tropical forests

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Biomes Forests

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Amazon rainforest Congo rainforest Southeast Asian rainforest

Meronyms — Parts or Components

Canopy Understory Forest floor

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Earth's ecosystems

Indexes

biodiversity hotspot natural ecosystem tropical climate

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