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Two distinct biomes, the tropical rain forest and tropical dry forest, exhibit unique characteristics shaped by their abiotic factors and geographic distribution. Tropical rain forests, characterized by nutrient-poor soils, maintain hot and wet conditions throughout the year and are found in regions like South Central America, parts of Africa, and Southeast Asia.

9B p. 100 Olivia Meadows

Tropical Rain Forest Biome

geograpic distribution

Mexico, India, Australia, and tropical islands
defition
wet and dry seasons, rich soils

dominant plants

tall trees, orchids, and bromeliads
succulents
aloes

dominant wildlife

rhioceroses
termites
pied harriers

Tropical Dry Forest Biome

geographic distribution

Southeast Asia
Parts of Africa
South Central America

animals

definitoin
monkeys
birds
reptiles
fish
insects

plants

large woody vines
bromeliads
orchids

canopy

dense covering

understory

definition
layer of shorter vines

organic matter

definiton
decomposes and nutrients are recycled

abiotic factors

defitnion
hot and wet year-round
nutrient-poor soils