Biological Science (7th Edition)
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Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, Jeff Carmichael
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Chapter 49, Problem 3TYK
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The tropical wet forests are the regions that receive rainfall throughout the year. The vegetation in these regions is dominated by the long trees. The environment facilitates the growth of the evergreen trees.
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