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Introduction to Leaf Identification
Types of Leaves
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Forest layers
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Canopy
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CanopyTallest treesTops of trees form a ceiling
Treetops stop a lot of the light
Protects the soil from erosion
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Understory
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UnderstorySmaller trees with thin trunks
Stop just below canopyWait for a gap to grow into canopy
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Shrub Layer
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Shrub LayerSmall shrubs (woody stems but small)
Grow between the smaller trees
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Forest Floor
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Forest FloorDarkCovered in a layer of leaves, twigs, and dead plants
Decayed leaves provide nutrients to soil
Alive with invertebrates and microorganisms
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Alternate or Opposite Leaves
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Simple Leaf
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Compound leaf
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Compound Leaf
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Compound leaves
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Leaf Margins (edges)Smooth
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Serrated = with teeth