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When people think of animals that live in forests, creatures such as bears, eagles, gorillas, tigers are usually what come to mind. Forest plants, other than trees, are often ignored. And many people are unaware of the fact that organisms such as bacteria and fungi are just as important to the forest as the trees themselves. |
| Inorganic materials are also crucial to the living organisms. Green plants--everything from trees to the most delicate ferns--form the base of all forest ecosystems. These plants require clean air, soil, water, and sun to grow and support the fragile network of life in a forest. |
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[plants] [fungi] [mammals] [birds] [insects] [reptiles] [amphibians] [fish]
[camouflage & chemical defenses] [arboreal adaptation]
related topics
[climate] [soil] [water]
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