Mosses, ferns, and even salamanders make their homes in the canopy from "summary" of The Wild Trees by Richard Preston
In the high canopy, where the sunlight filters through the leaves in a dappled pattern, a miniature world thrives. Mosses, with their delicate green fronds, cling to the branches, creating a soft carpet that cushions the footfalls of creatures that traverse this hidden realm. Ferns, with their graceful fronds unfurling in the humid air, find a foothold in the rich, damp soil that collects in the crooks of branches and trunks. These ancient plants, survivors from a time long before the dinosaurs walked the Earth, have adapted to life in the treetops, where moisture is abundant and competition for light is fierce. Amidst the lush greenery, creatures of all sizes make their homes. Salamanders, with their sleek bodies and sensitive skin, navigate the maze of leaves and branches with ease, hunting for insects and other small prey. These a...
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