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Adaptations of animals and plants in the rainforest?

Some examples please?

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1. Waterproof coats.
2. Adaptations in Tropical Rainforests Usually getting over 80 inches of rain per year, the rainforest plants have made adaptations, which help them to shed water in an efficient manner. For example, many plants that exist in rainforests have leaves that have drip tips, precisely for this purpose. Since these trees grow in wet, spongy soils, they also have stilt and buttress roots, which provide extra support. Another interesting adaptation that the plants have is the ability to absorb as much of the little sunlight that comes through to the forest floor. Hence, it’s common for these plants to have large leaves, which increase their capacity to take in sunlight. Some plants, such as ferns, bromeliads, and orchids grow as epiphytes up in the canopy, where there is more sunlight available. These plants usually get their nourishment from the air itself through their ‘air roots’. This is possible due to the high humidity in these areas.