WebMay , Rainforests are Earths oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex , home to more than half of the worlds plant and animal specieseven though they cover just six percent of Earths surface.. WebMay , Many species of animals run, flutter, hop, and climb in the undergrowth. Most of these animals live on insects and fruit, although a few are carnivorous. They tend to communicate more by sound than by sight in this dense forest strata. Contrary to popular belief, the rainforest floor is not impassable.. WebRainforests are forests characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the presence of epiphytes and lianas and the absence of wildfire. Rainforests can be generally classified as tropical rainforests or temperate rainforests, but other types have been described.. Estimates vary from to of all biotic . WebRainforests are home to over half of the worlds plant and animal