1. Emergent Layer: The tallest trees, reaching above the canopy and often exposed to wind and sun.
2. Canopy Layer: The dense, leafy layer formed by the crowns of most rainforest trees. This is the most biodiverse layer.
3. Understory Layer: The layer beneath the canopy, with smaller trees and shrubs.
4. Shrub Layer: The layer closest to the forest floor, with even smaller plants and ferns.
5. Forest Floor: The ground level, often dark and humid, with decaying leaves and organic matter.
Let me know if you'd like to know more about each layer!