References
(Gsep, 2021)
01 Ground level
Characteristics
- It is the darkest part.-Where organic matter decomposes (animals, leaves, tree trunks). -Full of decomposers such as fungi and insects (ex. termites).
(Butler, 2019)
02 Shrub layer
Characteristics
-Up to ≈20 meters.-Dim layer with mostly bushes that serve as shelters. -Winds are almost blocked.
(Brown, 2019)
03 Under Canopy (Understory)
Characteristics
- Has flora with large leaves to capture as much sunlight as possible. -Houses palms and some shrubs. -From 20m≈30m high.
(Sabrina, 2021)
04 Main Canopy
Characteristics
-It acts as a roof for the layers below and trees produce fruit. -Creates the conditions for high humidity and dark layers below. -From 30m≈40m high.
(Rodgers, 2020)
05 Emergents
Characteristics
-Has trees up to 60m tall. -Trees outstand those from the canopy. -From 30m≈60m high.
(How, 2021)
Ground Level
Corzuela roja de Zamora (Mazama zamora) -It eats up to 57 different species of plants (Mazama, 2021).
Black Agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) -It's a day time rodent that mainly eats fruits (Dasyprocta, 2021).
(Ecotono,2021)
Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria fera) -It's venomous and highly aggressive (Brazilian,2021).
(Anguano,2021)
(Skay,2021)
Shrub layer
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) -It's a semiaquatic reptile that can eat small mammals (Stephens,2021).
Titan Beatle (Titanus giganteus) -The largest beatle in the world (Stephens,2021).
(Ron,2021)
Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog(Dendrobates auratus) -It's bright colors warn predators from their poison (Green,2021).
(Descouens,2021)
(Gibson,2021)
Under Canopy (Understory)
Amazon Tree Boa(Corallus hortulanus) -Comes in a variety of colors. (Amazon,2021).
Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) -They have poor vision, but a stron sense of smell (Boada,2014)
(Sharp,2021)
Bromeliad (hohenbergia castellanosii) -Serves as habitat for others, such as small frogs(Species,2012).
(Gualavisi,2021)
(Baertschi,2021)
Canopy
Hoffman's Two-Toed Sloth(Choloepus hoffmanni) -Algae grows in its back because of the slow movement (Hoffman's,2021).
Black Howler Monkey(Alouatta caraya) -It's howl can be heard up to 3 to 5km away(Howler,2021).
(Sartore,2021)
Green aracari (Pteroglossus viridis) -Male and Female have some physical differences(Smithsonian's,2021)
(Sartore,2021)
(Green,2021)
Emergents
Ecuadorian Squirrel monkeys(Saimiri sciureus macrodon) -They use pee to mark territory (Squirrel,2019).
Canary-Winged Parakeets(Brotogeris versicolurus) -It's a species that has been comercialized(White,2021).
(Squirrel,2021)
Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) -One of the biggest eagles in the world (Wildlife,2021)
(Timm,2010)
(Harpy,2021)
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References
(Gsep, 2021)
01 Ground level
Characteristics
- It is the darkest part.-Where organic matter decomposes (animals, leaves, tree trunks). -Full of decomposers such as fungi and insects (ex. termites).
(Butler, 2019)
02 Shrub layer
Characteristics
-Up to ≈20 meters.-Dim layer with mostly bushes that serve as shelters. -Winds are almost blocked.
(Brown, 2019)
03 Under Canopy (Understory)
Characteristics
- Has flora with large leaves to capture as much sunlight as possible. -Houses palms and some shrubs. -From 20m≈30m high.
(Sabrina, 2021)
04 Main Canopy
Characteristics
-It acts as a roof for the layers below and trees produce fruit. -Creates the conditions for high humidity and dark layers below. -From 30m≈40m high.
(Rodgers, 2020)
05 Emergents
Characteristics
-Has trees up to 60m tall. -Trees outstand those from the canopy. -From 30m≈60m high.
(How, 2021)
Ground Level
Corzuela roja de Zamora (Mazama zamora) -It eats up to 57 different species of plants (Mazama, 2021).
Black Agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) -It's a day time rodent that mainly eats fruits (Dasyprocta, 2021).
(Ecotono,2021)
Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria fera) -It's venomous and highly aggressive (Brazilian,2021).
(Anguano,2021)
(Skay,2021)
Shrub layer
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) -It's a semiaquatic reptile that can eat small mammals (Stephens,2021).
Titan Beatle (Titanus giganteus) -The largest beatle in the world (Stephens,2021).
(Ron,2021)
Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog(Dendrobates auratus) -It's bright colors warn predators from their poison (Green,2021).
(Descouens,2021)
(Gibson,2021)
Under Canopy (Understory)
Amazon Tree Boa(Corallus hortulanus) -Comes in a variety of colors. (Amazon,2021).
Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) -They have poor vision, but a stron sense of smell (Boada,2014)
(Sharp,2021)
Bromeliad (hohenbergia castellanosii) -Serves as habitat for others, such as small frogs(Species,2012).
(Gualavisi,2021)
(Baertschi,2021)
Canopy
Hoffman's Two-Toed Sloth(Choloepus hoffmanni) -Algae grows in its back because of the slow movement (Hoffman's,2021).
Black Howler Monkey(Alouatta caraya) -It's howl can be heard up to 3 to 5km away(Howler,2021).
(Sartore,2021)
Green aracari (Pteroglossus viridis) -Male and Female have some physical differences(Smithsonian's,2021)
(Sartore,2021)
(Green,2021)
Emergents
Ecuadorian Squirrel monkeys(Saimiri sciureus macrodon) -They use pee to mark territory (Squirrel,2019).
Canary-Winged Parakeets(Brotogeris versicolurus) -It's a species that has been comercialized(White,2021).
(Squirrel,2021)
Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) -One of the biggest eagles in the world (Wildlife,2021)
(Timm,2010)
(Harpy,2021)