JAMB Biology 1995 Question 34

Question 34

Habitats and Biomes

In a tropical rain forest, non-epiphytic ferns and allies occur as

  1. A.middle storey species
  2. B.upper storey species
  3. C.shade-loving species
  4. D.emergent species.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (shade-loving species)

Explanation

Ferns on the forest floor live in deep shade under the tree layers, so they are shade-loving plants.