Q5.
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? 1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 2. Coexistence of a large number of species 3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
D
Explanation
All three are characteristic features of equatorial forests: tall canopy-forming trees, high biodiversity with numerous species coexisting, and abundant epiphytes (plants growing on other plants) due to high humidity.