Most of our knowledge about how plants function has been focused on leaves or stems, however, we do not know that much about the functional traits of roots. Fine roots (the thin roots at the end ...
The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest. Lianas - these are woody vines that have roots in the ground but climb up the trees to reach the sunlight.
At around 30-40m, the emergent layer is made up of one or two of the tallest trees in the rainforest. Down near the ground they have wide buttress roots, providing a stable support for the trees.
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