Supportive plank buttress roots of tall rain forest tree by the road to the Annandale Waterfall, Grenada, West Indies

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Nutrients, from the rapid decay of leaf litter in the hot, humid conditions, are concentrated in the top layers of the soil. Trees have shallow roots and wide, supportive plank buttresses are an adaptation to the climate and soil conditions.

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Location: Road to Annandale Waterfall, Grenada, West Indies
Photo credit: © robert harrison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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