Rainforest Vocabulary

4. A woody climbing plant that hangs from trees in tropical rainforests.
5. Having a high level of moisture in the air.
10. Restricted or peculiar to a specific region or locality.
11. Meeting current needs without compromising future resources.
12. A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.
13. Restricted or peculiar to a specific region or locality.
15. Active during the night, common behavior for many rainforest animals.
16. Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
19. A type of flowering plant commonly found in rainforests.
20. A large predator found in the rainforest and an important part of its food chain.
22. A brightly colored bird native to Central and South American rainforests.
23. The uppermost layer of trees in a rainforest.
24. The protection and preservation of the natural environment.

1. The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.
2. To transfer pollen to enable plant reproduction.
3. A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
6. A community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
7. The natural home or environment of an organism.
8. The variety of life found in a particular ecosystem.
9. To break down organic material into simpler substances.
14. A tall rainforest tree known for its large size and importance to the ecosystem.
17. Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
18. A group of living organisms that share common characteristics and can interbreed.
21. An open area within a forest.