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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).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009805
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsequatorial forest; selvas
See alsoTemperate rain forest
Record as JSON
{
  "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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