“Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, rooted on the upper branches of trees.” This is the most likely description of:

Options

1. coniferous forest
2. dry deciduous forest
3. mangrove forest
4. tropical rain forest

Correct Answer

tropical rain forest

Explanation

Tropical rain forests are characterized by rapid decomposition of leaf litter due to warm and moist conditions, with abundant epiphytes and climbers competing for sunlight.

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