Life in the rainforest - Emergent Layer

Life in the rainforest - Emergent Layer
by Lisa Dispenza

The Emergent Layer of a rainforest is the tallest layer. This layer gets more sun than any other layer in a rainforest. The Emergent Layer is made up of a few tall, wide trees at about one hundred thirty to about two hundred fifty feet high. These trees grow taller than the lower level of the rainforest, the canopy. The trees in the Emergent Layer have small, waxy leaves. The waxy coating helps the leaves to stay moist and not to dry out, this helps the plants to survive the hot, dry conditions.

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