Flora

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RAINFOREST VEGETATION: Shafts of early morning sunlight break through the rainforest canopy to illuminate the verdant growth of the forest floor.

Rainforest Vegetation

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PURPLE ORCHID: A large purple orchid growing in the Tortuguero rainforest

Purple Orchid

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DEFENSIVE SPIKES: One needs to take great care when moving through the rainforest to avoid the dangers of vicious thorns and spikes

Defensive spikes

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LADY'S SLIPPER ORCHID (PHRAGMIPEDIUM): A Lady's Slipper Orchid (Phragmipedium) grows on the 1968 larva flow of the Arenal volcano

Lady's Slipper Orchid (Phragmipedium)

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PURPLE ORCHID: A large purple orchid growing on the 1968 larva flow of the Arenal volcano

Purple Orchid

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EPIPHYTES: Epiphytes grow abundantly on every available surface in the rainforest

Epiphytes

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CLIMBERS AND EPIPHYTES: The diverse vegetation of the rainforest

Climbers and epiphytes

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VERDANT: A myriad of plant species fight for light as they cover every available space on the rainforest floor

Verdant

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RAINFOREST GIANT: Hollow roots of a rainforest tree offers safe hiding places for mamals, snakes, insects and spiders

Rainforest Giant

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WALKING PALM TREE: While a sapling, this rainforest palm tree species is said to walk short distances using its aerial roots to move to a spot with more light

Walking Palm Tree

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MANGROVE TREE ROOTS: Mangrove tree roots look otherworldly as they help to colonise muddy estuaries. Twice daily the tide rises and brings in fresh nutrients and sediment.

Mangrove Tree Roots

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FUNGAL FRUITING BODY: Fungus growing on a rotten tree stump in the rainforest

Fungal fruiting body

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VICIOUS THORNS: One must take great care when moving through the rainforest because a carelessly placed hand could result in a bad injury.

Vicious Thorns