Rainforests of the World The Forest Floor By: Giovanni and Diego

The Floor The floor of rainforests are not crowded. Very little sun reaches the forest floors. It is very warm and humid in this layer. Plants that don't need a lot of sun grow here. Fallen leaves, dead plants and animals will decay very quickly. The rainforest soil gets its nutrients from decaying plants and animals. The rainforest floor is often dark and humid due to constant shade from the canopy’s leaves. Despite its constant shade, the rainforest floor is an important part of the forest ecosystem. The forest floor is where decomposition takes place.

Animals and Plants Some of the animals and plants include: Tapir Army ants Scorpion Anteater Matamata Turtle Piranha Caiman Arapaima Anaconda Jaguar Giant Millipede Giant Lilly Pad