Tropical Wet Forests

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Biome
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Tropical Rainforests
gptkbp:annualRainfall 2000-10000 mm
gptkbp:averageSpeed 20-34°C
gptkbp:canopyStructure multi-layered
gptkbp:characterizedBy high biodiversity
high rainfall
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkb:Congo_Basin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tropical Wet Forests
gptkbp:importantFor carbon sequestration
source of medicinal plants
habitat for indigenous peoples
regulation of global climate
gptkbp:notableFauna gptkb:lion
gptkb:harpy_eagle
gptkbp:notableFlora mahogany
kapok tree
gptkbp:percentageOfEarthsSurface about 6%
gptkbp:soilType nutrient-poor
gptkbp:threats climate change
deforestation
gptkbp:vegetation broadleaf evergreen trees
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EPA_Level_I_Ecoregion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7