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Distinguish between(i) Flora and Fauna(ii) Tropical Evergreen ... - Contemporary India
Question
Distinguish between
(i) Flora and Fauna
(ii) Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests
Answer
(i) Flora and Fauna
Flora: It refers to the plant species of a particular region or period.
Fauna: It refers to the animal species of a particular region or period.
(ii) Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests
| Feature | Tropical Evergreen Forests | Tropical Deciduous Forests |
| Rainfall | Found in areas receiving more than 200 cm of rainfall. | Found in areas receiving rainfall between 70 cm and 200 cm. |
| Shedding of Leaves | There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves; they appear green all year round. | Trees shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks in dry summer. |
| Common Trees | Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, and Rubber. | Teak, Sal, Shisham, and Sandalwood. |
| Density | Very dense forests with multi-layered structures. | Less dense compared to evergreen forests. |