Temperate Rainforest
Jan 01, 2016
Temperate Rainforest
Average Rainfall- 200 to 340 cm
Average Temperature o C to 20 C
All 4 seasons
Mostly near oceans
Smallest biome by coverage area
Foggy and moist
Made up of conifers, mosses, and lichens
Climate
Map Locations
Thicker bark on trees
Plants grow large leaves to absorb sunlight
The few deciduous trees lose leaves in winter to they don’t transpire
Plant’s Adaptations
Mosses and lichens thrive here because of the high rainfall
Plants near ground grow/reproduce quickly
Plant’s Adaptations
Home to the only internally fertilizing frog
Hibernate
Animal’s Adaptations
Modified animal sizes
Denser fur
More fat/ most during growing season
Hiding spots/shelter
Migrate
Animal’s Adaptations
Major
Clear cutting
Minor
Agriculture
Development
Human Impact