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Understorey Layer


Layers of the Rain Forest
Under Storey Layers



Understorey Layer
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The understorey layer of the Rain Forest contains vines, small trees, ferns and palms.  Plants of the understorey remain green all year and include a number of household plants including: anthurium, caladium, colocasia, philodendron and garden callas.  

Common Animals: Snakes, frogs, parakeets, leopards, jaguars, and the largest concentration of insects.