The vegetation of the rainforests competes for sunlight. Trees strive to grow as tall as possible to guarantee the amount of sunlight they receive. This is why the tallest trees in the African rainforests can be over 50 meters tall. 

The canopy of the rainforest is thick and comprises of multiple layers of trees and plants.

The trunks of large trees are home to many epiphyte plants, such as vine-like lianas and beautiful orchids. The rainforest's ground level receives almost no sunlight. Because of this, the vegetation there is scarce.

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