Forest stratification refers to the vertical layering of vegetation within a forest ecosystem. The top layer is dominated by the tallest plants, which in a forest are trees.
The top vertical strata or layer of a forest is occupied by :
Asked in Clerk GR II Comb. Comp. Exam 2013 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest types and distribution in India)
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