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The Emergent Layer of a rainforest is the tallest layer. This layer gets more sun than any other layer in a rainforest. The Emergent Layer is made up of a few tall, wide trees at about one hundred thirty to about two hundred fifty feet high. These trees grow taller than the lower level of the rainforest, the canopy. The trees in the Emergent Layer have small, waxy leaves. The waxy coating helps the leaves to stay moist and not to dry out, this helps the plants to survive the hot, dry conditions. Many plants start growing on the forest floor, and then grow up a tree to the emergent layer where they can get light. It is very windy in the emergent layer of the rainforest, so trees become very windblown. Their seeds are spread all over the forest by the strong winds. Many of the trees loose their leaves for short periods of time, but almost never loose all of their leaves. Many different types of rainforest birds can be found in the Emergent Layer. Below the Emergent Layer you clouds and mist can be seen below the treetops.
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