BIOTIC &ABIOTIC

F E AT U R E S
L O C AT I O N SEA S O F
Abiotic Features: Include temperature, humidity, soil
composition and air. The amazon rainforest gets about GRE EN
9 ft of water in the form of precipitation every year.
Because the rainforest is filled with a variety of
species, water is an essential need for survival. The soil
in the amazon rainforest is filled with nutrients that
help a variety of plants and trees grow.

Biotic Features: Include frogs, snakes, and

anteaters.The variety and role of plants within the
rainforest help give this ecosystem its character. A
rainforest is almost entirely self-watering; plants
release water through transpiration, and this water
becomes low-hanging clouds that produce rain and
keep the rainforest humid.

SYM BI OT I C RE LAT I ONS H I P

The Amazon Rainforest is located in 9 different

Mutualism: When both the organisms involved in the
process of biological interaction benefit from each
other, it is known as a 'mutualism relationship’.The
relationship between the capuchin monkeys and
flowering trees in the tropical rainforests is the best
example of mutualism in this biome. When the
capuchin monkey feeds on nectar in these flowers, it
gets pollen on its face which it eventually transfers to
other flowers in the process of feeding on them. In this
way, the trees provide the capuchin species with food,
while the capuchin monkey facilitates pollination of
flowers of this tree.
Commensalism: When one of the two organisms
involved benefits from the interaction, while the other
remains unaffected. The ants manage to shake the floor
as they march, which causes the insects on the forest
floor to fly out. These insects are they happily snapped
up by the birds. In this way, the birds benefit from the
army ants, but the army ants are not benefited from the
birds.
countries with 60% of it being located in Brazil. The rest
of this exquisite rainforest is situated in Peru, Colombia,
Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and
French Guiana. While in theory you have 9 different
places to experience the Amazon, we recommend to
our travelers who seek to explore the rainforest to base
themselves in one of the following countries: Brazil,
Peru, Bolivia or Ecuador. These countries have an
excellent infrastructure for our visitors so you won’t
need to worry about trying to navigate through the Experience The Amazon
rainforest on your own and getting lost. This gigantic
patch of natural beauty stretches itself over a
staggering 2.1 million square miles and has earned its
Rainforest
place on many travelers bucket list. From trekking
through the the endless greenery to cruising along the “The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited
powerful Amazon River, a trip to the Amazon rainforest kindness and benevolence that makes no
is a fully immersive natural experience that gives demands for its sustenance and extends
people the opportunity to experience all the unique generously products of its life activity…" -Buddha
species of animals and plants, vast jungles and
fascinating local tribes.
By: Julia Pabafikos E/F Even

FOOD WEB
Primary Producers are the organisms that
produce the source of food for the rainforest.
Producers are usually green plants and are
essential for the survival of the community. An
example of these in the Amazon Rainforest are
the trees, shrubs, bromeliads and other plants
Primary Consumers are the organisms or
animals that eat the producer (the first animal to
eat in the food chain) Examples of these in the
Amazon Rainforest are the macaws, monkeys,
agouti, sloths and toucans.
Secondary Consumers are the organisms or
animals that eat the primary consumer.
Examples of these in the Amazon Rainforest are
the jaguar and boa constrictor.
The Decomposers are bacteria and fungi that
break-down dead bodies and waste and recycle
matter for the producers to reuse. Examples of
these in the Amazon Rainforest are mushrooms,
insects and microorganisms
C L I M AT E
Since the Amazon rainforest is so large, temperatures vary depending on which areas of the rainforest you visit. However,
since it's all within the same biome, there are averages across the board. The temperatures of the Amazon rainforest can
reach highs of up to 91 degrees Fahrenheit and sometimes drop to as low as 71 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Different
sections of the rainforest experience different levels and periods of rainfall. While the average annual rainfall is almost
120 inches, some areas can get nearly 400 inches of rain a year. Overall, no matter where you go in the Amazon
rainforest, you’re likely to feel the extreme humidity.
FLORA L ADAPTAT ION S :
1. Monkey Bush Vine: Grows on other plants and trees throughout the jungle and acts as a
natural feeding source The flower is a vivid orange color which attracts many animals.
2. Amazon Water Lily: Grows in the waters of the Amazon river basin and protects itself
from predators by growing thorns in its leaves. Has a large leaf surface that can grow up to
46 centimeters in diameter and support up to 300 pounds
3. "Corpse Flower”: The largest flower in the world and lacks roots, stem, and leaves.
Passion Fruit Flower: a vine that is often
Smells like rotten flesh and attract flies that serve as its pollinators. Heliconia Flower (Lobster-Claw): (6 in-10
ft) in size; require warm and humid seen hanging in the canopy of trees.
This flower is very distinct because of its
4. Bromeliads: These flowers grow on the ground or on other plants.They also produce conditions to grow. Hummingbirds rely on
Heliconia plants for food and nesting. white and purple color. Tribes use the
pineapple. leaves of the flower as pain relievers
FAUNA L A DAPTAT ION S :
1. Macaws: Macaws are members of the Parrot family. Extremely bright and colorful, with
an enlarged beak and a facial feather.
2. Howler Monkey: The largest species of 'New World monkeys'. They have a powerful
call, which when sung in unison can be heard up to three miles away.
3. Pink River Dolphin: Begin their lives grey, and only turn pink with age, an effect of their
Three Toed Sloth: related to the anteater. Tapir: similar in shape to a pig. It is the
skin becoming more translucent, and thus the blood in their bodies becoming more
They are the world's slowest mammals. largest herbivore in the Amazon, and
visible. They spend the majority of their life in has an excellent sense of smell and
trees, and have special claws which hearing. They are related to horses and
4. Jaguar: the largest cat in the Americas, though it ranks third in the entire world. A enable them to hang from the branches. rhino, and have changed very little in
jaguar has the strongest bite force. tens of millions of years.
FUN FACT S:
• The Amazon Rainforest is the biggest rainforest in the world
• The Amazon Rainforest is twice the size of India.
• It is thought that around 390 billion trees grow in the Amazon Rainforest.
• There are around 40,000 plant species, 1,300 bird species, 3,000 types of fish, 430 Example of the Biodiversity Aerial Image of all the trees
mammals and 2.5 million insects.
surrounding the River