By Barbara A. Holzman
This quantity within the Greenwood publications to Biomes of the area sequence covers the luxurious, attractive - and speedily shrinking - tropical woodland biomes. the quantity covers the 2 significant tropic woodland biomes, tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal forests.
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An annual rainfall of at least 100 in (2,500 mm) has been proposed as the minimum amount needed to maintain a tropical rainforest. However, this rainfall must be distributed evenly throughout the year. A negative water balance for more than a month has been shown to have a devastating effect on the tropical rainforest. Like temperature, there is a diurnal cycle to rainfall within the Tropical Rainforest Biome. Rain typically occurs in the late afternoon when convection has reached its maximum. Rainfall can be very heavy at times, and in some areas can last until nightfall or well into the night.
Any imbalance or change in these climate regimes over short or longer time spans can have a significant effect on the tropical rainforest, as well as climate conditions around the world. Climate Change Natural changes in climate have affected the Tropical Rainforest Biome throughout time. Recent studies have challenged earlier thoughts that the rainforest has been only weakly affected by climate changes since its origin in the Tertiary (65 mya). 8 million and 12,000 years ago caused significant changes in forest stands.
Stick insects mimic branches or twigs and move slowly or remain still for long periods. Some may develop wings that look like leaves, complete with veins (see Plate IV). Grasshoppers, other leaf hoppers, and spiders can be green or brown to blend in with their environment. Frogs also use camouflage, developing the coloration of their primary environment. Chameleons of tropical Africa and Madagascar are the experts at camouflage. Chameleons are reptiles with the ability to change their color rapidly as they change habitats or moods.