Which of the following is / are unique characteristic / characteristics of equatorial forests? 1. Presence of tall closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 2. Coexistence of a large number of species 3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3. Statement 1 “Presence of tall closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy “ is correct as equatorial forests has different types of trees and other plants that are growing closely in small area where crowns of trees about 65 feet to 130 feet high which are tightly packed together that looks as canopy from above and not allow sunlight to enter. Statement 2 “Coexistence of a large number of species” is correct as in such forest, there are 750 species of tree and 1,500 species of flowering plant in 4 square miles of forest. Statement 3 “Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes” is correct as many epiphytes plant grow on trees, as all 3 statements are correct, so correct option is D.

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