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Rainforests for kids What are the different layers of a Rainforest Called? There are four main parts of a Rainforest. They are: Emergent Layer - very sunny because it is the very top. Canopy Layer - much of the rain is stopped by the thick foliage. Understory Layer - many vines, dense vegetation, not much light. Forest Floor - dark, damp, full of many dead leaves, twigs and dead plants. Click here to find out more

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