Plate 3- 1. The tropical rain forest is tall and structurally complex, challenging the naturalist to make sure to see the forest and the
trees. Photo by John Kricher.
Plate 3- 2. Imposingly tall and heavily buttressed trees are common to all of the world’s rain forests. Though mature Amazonian
rain forests essentially look just like this, this photo was actually taken in Sabah, Malaysia, in northern Borneo. Photo by John
Kricher.
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