The definition of a deciduous forest is a biome characterized by the presence of trees that lose their leaves in the fall. I chose to narrow down this subject a little and do my report mainly on the Temperate Broadleaf Deciduous Forest. It is mainly dominate in eastern North America. It is very well known for its leaves which turn brilliant colors like brilliant reds, oranges and golds in autumn. The shortening of days in …showed first 75 words of 564 total…

…showed last 75 words of 564 total…are relatively open with rich ground flora. There are usually one or two strata of trees, an understory of shrubs, and low growing forbs. Melting snow in spring, and intermittent rain during the summer, provide water for streams and ponds. Water birds, insects, and fishes are found in this biome. Amphibians such as frogs and salamanders find homes and so do some lizards and small birds. Decomposers include soil bacteria and many kinds of fungi.