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Tropical Forest

"type of forest found in areas with high regular rainfall and no more than two months of low rainfall, and consisting of a completely closed canopy of trees that prevents penetration of sunlight to the ground and discourages ground-cover growth."

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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