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Biotic Characteristics |
- Tall trees (broad-leaved evergreen, deciduous), thickunderstory - High biomass, high species diversity - Intense biotic interactions (e.g., resource competition- especially for light;symbioses) |
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Geography |
0 - 10 degrees latitude |
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Climate |
equatorial or tropical |
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- Temperature |
23-25 C (minimal variation) |
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Precipitation |
abundant (minimal seasonal variation) |
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Atmospheric circulation |
low atmospheric-pressure zone |
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Soil |
low fertility (low organic matter, nutrients). The roots of plants have symbiotic relationship with microbes. They break down organic matter for tree |
