Tropical Epiphytes

This discussion topic submitted by Catherine Dilley ( c_dilley@hotmail.com) at 10:49 pm on 3/7/01. Additions were last made on Saturday, May 4, 2002.

My topic is epiphytes in the tropics because I feel that they are so important since they are extremely abundant and influencial on their environment. I plannng on teaching about how and where they live in the tropics.

I. What is an epiphyte?
II. Tropical Epiphytes
A. Orchids
B. Ferns
C. Mosses
D. Lichens
E. Bromeliads
III. Ecology of Epiphytes
A. Differential Substrates
B. Dispersal
C. Colonization
IV. Effects of Epiphytes on Their Environment
A. Mutualistic Relationships
B. Nitrogen Availability


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