Tropical rain forest
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009805
A type of forest ecosystem found in tropical regions, characterized by high annual rainfall and consistently warm temperatures. These forests support immense biodiversity and feature a dense, multi-layered canopy that limits light penetration to the forest floor. Annual precipitation in these regions typically exceeds 2,000 millimeters (79 inches).
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009805 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | equatorial forest; selvas |
| See also | Temperate rain forest |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-009805",
"term": "Tropical rain forest",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A type of forest ecosystem found in tropical regions, characterized by high annual rainfall and consistently warm temperatures. These forests support immense biodiversity and feature a dense, multi-layered canopy that limits light penetration to the forest floor. Annual precipitation in these regions typically exceeds 2,000 millimeters (79 inches).",
"synonyms": [
"equatorial forest",
"selvas"
],
"see_also": [
"temperate rain forest"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tropical-rain-forest/"
}
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