Herbaceous/Ground Layer

     The ground is sparsely dotted with small shade-tolerant plants and seedlings. This layer is continuous only immediately following a disturbance.


Fungus on a fallen log

Leaf litter
 
Using a fallen tree for lumber.
 
A cave with salt deposits, frequented by many terrestrial animals
 Herbaceous Plant
Ground-dwelling plant in fruit.
 Herbaceous Plant
Another herbaceous plant.
 Fungus and Beetle
Fungus with beetles.
 Detail of Beetle
Detail of beetle on fungus.
 
Poison arrow frog.