Montane tropical rainforest. Epiphytes (plants that grow on trees for support) are seen on a branch of a tree at left. This view from above shows the
Montane tropical rainforest. Epiphytes (plants that grow on trees for support) are seen on a branch of a tree at left. This view from above shows the canopy of rainforest plants that compete in this environment for sunlight. Photographed in the foothills of the Andes, near Reventador, Ecuador.
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