Sentences with phrase «tropical rainforest trees»

The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus infects Camponotus leonardi ants that live in tropical rainforest trees.

For the first time, scientists have identified the ecological trigger that brings about the death of tropical rainforest trees during prolonged water shortages.

Because avocado trees are tropical rainforest trees, they are active year - round — and that means cultural management of avocado groves is necessary throughout the year.

[6] Another natural isoflavinoid, 4 - O - methyl alpinumisoflavone, isolated from the tropical rainforest tree, Lonchocarpus glabrescens, could inhibit HIF - 1 activation and hypoxic induction of HIF - 1 target genes (CDKN1A, GLUT - 1, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-RRB-.

Maya Nut is the seed of Brosimum alicastrum, a large tropical rainforest tree native to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Not exact matches

While our organization has branched out (pun intended) since its founding 30 years ago to protect temperate forests (such as those in the Appalachian mountains), and tropical forests in Africa and Asia, our first efforts were focused on the rainforests of Latin America, working with farmers and foresters there to improve their lives and livelihoods so they wouldn't have to clear trees to plant crops or sell timber.

Droughts could kill off the tallest trees in tropical rainforests in coming decades, a study suggests.

Findings from the world's longest - running drought study in tropical rainforest show that it is breakages in the trees» water transport system that lead to their death — rather than starvation.

In these two rainforests, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and countless volunteers have for years been recording every tree with a diameter wider than a pencil on a plot measuring between 25 and 50 hectares.

The census takers, in what is by far the largest effort of its kind, identified and plotted the locations of trees in six tropical rainforests.

Nineteenth century naturalist and adventurer Alfred Russel Wallace noted how hard it is to find two trees of the same species in a tropical rainforest.

Botanist Richard Condit of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution in Balboa, Panama, and colleagues systematically worked through six plots of 25 or 50 hectares each — for a grand total of about 715 soccer fields worth of terrain — in rainforests of Asia and Central America, keying out every tree with a trunk thicker than 1 centimeter.

GAZE out over a tropical rainforest and the scene looks idyllic — a kaleidoscope of trees festooned with colourful vines, orchids, ferns and lichens.

Species: Chrysopelea paradisi Habitat: tropical rainforests of South Asia, gliding up to 100 metres from the tops of trees

«In the long term, such wide - ranging disruptions could pose an important threat to tropical biodiversity, given the myriad ecological linkages among rainforest trees and their many dependent animal, plant and fungal species,» the researchers conclude in their paper presenting the findings, published online November 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA.

Previously, when estimating the carbon emissions from logged tropical rainforests, researchers have assumed that when live trees are cut down and moved out of the forest, the amount of dead wood is reduced proportionately.

The rainforests of south - east Asia are home to a rich variety of gliding animals — but most of them evolved only after tall tropical trees began to dominate the area

This was an interval of global «greenhouse» conditions, when much of the world was shrouded in tropical rainforests and palm trees grew as far north as Alaska.

Some other statistics: About half of the world's tropical forests have been cleared (FAO) Forests currently cover about 30 percent of the world's land mass (National Geographic) Forest loss contributes between 6 percent and 12 percent of annual global carbon dioxide emissions (Nature Geoscience) About 36 football fields worth of trees lost every minute (World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-RRB- Deforestation occurs around the world, though tropical rainforests are particularly targeted.

A new study from a team of researchers at NIMBioS, Princeton Univ., and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, published in the journal Science, reveals striking new findings about the structure of tropical rainforests and how the trees in them interact with one another, suggesting important recommendations for how scientists study and model tropical rainTropical Research Institute, published in the journal Science, reveals striking new findings about the structure of tropical rainforests and how the trees in them interact with one another, suggesting important recommendations for how scientists study and model tropical raintropical rainforests and how the trees in them interact with one another, suggesting important recommendations for how scientists study and model tropical raintropical rainforests.

Since trees and fresh berries are restricted by their tropical rainforest climate, it can be difficult to find raw acai outside of its native regions.

The genus Myrciaria comprises about 70 species of tropical American trees and shrubs, most of them native to the Amazon rainforest.

The third swimming pool is hidden amongst the trees and offers guests the opportunity to swim beneath a glorious tropical rainforest canopy in quiet privacy.

Palm Cove is a white sandy beach fringed with palms and giant melaleuca trees set against a tropical backdrop of rainforest covered mountains.

Situated opposite the magnificent white sands of Mission Beach, from which you can view Dunk Island, and backing onto natural untouched wet tropical rainforest, these four very individual and luxurious cottages are nestled under great canopy rainforest trees, enjoying cool breezes from the Coral Sea.

Zipline Tours — Visitors can fly through the canopy of the rainforest trees as the tropical jungle floor zips by below.

The tropical rainforest is home to the most diverse range of plants and animals on earth, including the rare tree - dwelling kangaroo and the endangered cassowary.

Next stop is The Curtain Fig Tree, an amazing feat of nature reaching 45 + metres up into the tropical rainforest canopy.

The Sierra Madre is teaming with lush Tropical Rainforest, majestic trees, outstanding wildlife and some of the most beautiful waterfalls in this region of Mexico.

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is a unique nature lovers paradise where the cool tropical climate is enhanced by the pole & timber tree house accommodation with views to the spectacular rainforest and mountain scenery.

It's packed full of butterflies, wildlife, ancient trees and dense tropical rainforest.

The 45 - minute tour begins inside a rainforest exhibit that showcases giant tropical trees that tower the path you walk.

Each cabin is nestled in a grove of trees and tropical flowers, and has a private veranda with a view of the nearby savannah and the rainforest.

This paradise is like a tropical goodiebag filled with waterfalls, palm trees, rainforest, great climate and a chill vibe.

In the tropical rainforest the high trees are covered with bromeliads, orchids, ferns and mosses, it truly is a natural paradise.

Whether it is lush tropical rainforest or white sand, palm tree islands and a spectacular 174 mile long barrier reef, Belize has something for everyone.

Oak Beach is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and palm trees.

Perched up in the forest trees, this house is perfect for those who are more adventurous and wish to experience the tropical rainforest to the fullest.

Three private self - contained B&B bungalows on 30 acres of rainforest with tropical gardens, exotic tropical fruit trees and easy walking trails.

The Coromandel Peninsula bears a range of tropical wonders — verdant rainforest, volcanic hills, ancient and massive kauri trees — but perhaps none more pleasant than the surfside natural hot springs of Hot Water Beach.

Situated only meters to the magnificent golden sands of Mission Beach, from which you can view Dunk Island, and backing onto natural untouched wet tropical rainforest, these 6 individual and luxurious self contained Mission Beach cottages are nestled under a canopy of rainforest trees, while enjoying the cool breezes from the Coral Sea.

Our guide will stop along the way to point out any wildlife and to tell you about the plants and trees of the tropical rainforest that you are seeing.

Lazy coconut trees, long sand beaches, crystalline blue waters, lush rainforests, sleepy volcanoes, vibrant green rice terraces, fiery orange sunsets, lively monkeys, and flitting colorful birds — yes, Bali is a quintessential tropical paradise.

At Hotel Club del Mar, you truly experience the best of both worlds: our Costa Rican rainforest with mature tropical gardens, towering trees and palms, and our soft iridescent sand beach with clear warm water.

· Zipline through ancient rainforest or enjoy the canopy's trees, tropical flowers and melodic birdsong from a silently gliding aerial tram

Whether it's the destruction of rainforest shared by elephants and orangutans in Sumatra to produce palm oil; reports linking fast food giants to the burning of tropical forests in Brazil and Bolivia; or the hundreds of thousands of hectares of tree cover loss per year in West Africa — the world's forests are being razed to sate global demand for -LSB-...]

As a result, the 1300 - strong Paiter - Surui last week became the first indigenous tribe in the Amazon and globally to earn carbon credits under internationally recognized standards for capturing carbon in trees — setting the stage for scores of similar projects that can unleash needed funding for indigenous people who preserve endangered tropical rainforest across the Amazon.

A new study argues that the speed of tree growth in tropical rainforests isn't keeping pace with rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, and so it may be «too optimistic» to expect this buffering effect to keep pace with rising emissions.

Dr Simon Lewis of University College London and the University of Leeds, an expert in tropical rainforests, tells us the result might be due to the difficulties in measuring long - term changes in tree growth.

Palm oil is one of the worst offenders, grown in countries like Indonesia, rich in tropical rainforests whose trees and soil are very rich in carbon.