Forest/Rainforst Biome
Mosses
Ferns
Orchids
Vines
Palms
asexually reproduce through spores
stem-like root structure made from algae
evolved from the algae that lived in the sea and freshwater
adapt to life by having their roots in the ground and climbing. high into the canopy to reach sunlight
many start life in the canopy and send roots down to the ground
Epiphytes
have roots with a large surface area for absorption of nutrients and water
native to tropic regions of Asia and Australia
presence of a rhizome, contains a growing tip that gives way to new development
work with Mycorrhizae, they help ferns collect more water and act like medicine to help protect ferns from bad substances in the soil
more heat and drought resistant
unique shading ability, able to grow quickly because of their ability to lock in moisture
have taller trunks for getting access to air and sun above trees
leaf and branch modifications, stem twining, thorns and spikes that attach to host
90% of the world's vines grow in the rainforest/forest
assist animals in moving from tree to tree by connecting limbs by vines