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Very wet with over 2,000 mm of rainfall per year.

Very warm with an average daily temperature of 28°C. The temperature never drops below 20°C and rarely exceeds 35°C.

The atmosphere is hot and humid close humidWhen the air holds a lot of moisture..

The climate is consistent all year round. There are no seasons.

Arid environment.

Extreme temperatures.

High wind velocity.

Sparsity of cloud cover.

Absence of water vapour in air.

Extremely cold climate.

Low biotic diversity.

Simple vegetation structure.

Limitation of drainage.

Short season of growth and reproduction.

Energy and nutrients in the form of dead organic material.

Large population oscillations.

Extremely cold climate.

Low biotic diversity.

Simple vegetation structure.

Limitation of drainage.

Short season of growth and reproduction.

Energy and nutrients in the form of dead organic material.

Large population oscillations.

Longevity of plants

Peculiar microclimates

Particular habitats

Dominance of tree cover