CLIMATE OF CENTRAL AMERICAN RAINFOREST
Mostly in the Central American Rainforest the climate is tropical & suptropical. December through April is dry season, and im May through November is the rainy season. It is also cooler in the highlands of the rainforest. It is also very humid because of all of the rainfall. The climate is also known as "wet tropical climate". The months May through November produce lush and tropical gardens. From November to May many trees loose there foiliage and there is virtualy no rain. Also Costa Rica experiences two distinct seasons-The Gold season, and The Green season. Costa Rica is apart of the Central American Rainforest.
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PLANTS OF CENTRAL AMERICAN RAINFOREST
Epiphytes, over 1500 species in the neotropical realm alone and 30,oo worldwide.its a parasite like plant that attaches to a host but doesnt take in any nuetrients from the host(usally a tree).
Orchids, there are 230 species found in central america. the plant has 3 sepal wich are all similar.
Poro tree, a tall
tree with birght orange flowers
Corteza, slow growing tree with bright yellow flowers durin the dry season.also known as gold trumpet tree or cortes amaillo.
Jacaramda, these plants range from shrubs to large trees, they range from 2 to 30 meters tall(6 ft to 98ft). each flower can be a lobed blue to a purpel blue some with white flowers.
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ANIMALS
Jaguars
The jaguar’s habitat is in the lowland rainforest where it’s humid and damp. They avoid open grass lands and open seasonal dry forest. Their food habitat is unknown, some believe that they prey on deer and birds. Jaguars are muscular with relatively short, massive limbs and a deep-chested body.
Crocodiles
They swim in fresh water including river, lakes and reservoirs. They feed on primarily fish and others like turtles and crabs and some times birds. They feed primarily at night. The babies feed on small fish.
West Indian manatees
West Indian manatees can be found in the coastal and inland waterways of Central America and the northern coast of South America. They have no natural enemies so they get to live 60 years or more.
Parrots
Most parrots eat fruit, flowers, buds, nuts, seeds, and some small creatures such as insects. their diet is omnivore. They are found in warm climates. All parrots have curved beaks and all are "zygodactyls", meaning they have four toes on each foot, two pointing forward and two projecting backward.
Harpy eagle
Eagles are carnivores; they hunt and scavenge during the day. Harpies eat sloths, monkeys, opossums, reptiles, rodents, and other birds. The eagle dives down onto its prey and catches it with feet. They are found in the lowland forest.
Comments (8)
Jena F said
at 10:16 am on Oct 13, 2009
Hey :) Im jena and im researching climate ! Do your work don't be a slacker!
Jena F said
at 10:47 am on Oct 13, 2009
Btw, this assignment is pretty difficult ! :/ do your best!:D
Dillon M said
at 12:49 pm on Oct 13, 2009
hi
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Jena F said
at 10:47 am on Oct 15, 2009
what are you researching?
Paige T said
at 10:48 am on Oct 15, 2009
hey jena!!
Dillon M said
at 12:59 pm on Oct 15, 2009
i am doing plants
Jena F said
at 10:08 am on Oct 16, 2009
PAIGE :) bestfriend ! you better do your work ;D
Dillon M said
at 12:58 pm on Oct 16, 2009
are you guys done i am
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