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The understory has shorter trees that provide shelter to animals. Forest floor from a rain forest in Costa Rica

Canopy layer from the Cloud Forest in Costa Rica Understory layer from a forest in Malaysia REALLY? Large-leafed plants and young trees grow on the forest floor.

Understory Fewer plants grow in this layer because the sunlight cannot break through the leaves above. Twisting vines and damp mosses can be found wrapped around the tree trunks here. Insects are the only creatures that can be found in every forest layer. Forest floor This layer is very dark and does not get much rain. It is usually home to short shrubs and fallen lea

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