Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
- Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
- Coexistence of a large number of species
- Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
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Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Equatorial forests have tall trees (40-60 m) growing close together with crowns forming a continuous dense canopy that blocks sunlight from reaching the forest floor.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: These forests exhibit maximum biodiversity with coexistence of hundreds of tree species per hectare due to stable warm-wet climate and year-round growing season.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: The high humidity and dense canopy structure support numerous epiphytes (orchids, ferns, mosses, bromeliads) that grow on trunks and branches without rooting in soil.
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