1. Canopy:
* Ecosystem dominated by trees and receives the majority of sunlight
* Epiphytes and climbers thrive on the trees' branches
* Creatures that live in the canopy includes birds, bats, and monkeys
2. Understory:
* Ecosystem located between the canopy and the forest
* Filtered sunlight reaches this ecosystem
* Various small plants, shrubs, and trees
* Creatures that live in the understory include insects, reptiles, and amphibians
3. Forest Floor:
* Ecosystem of a rainforest that receives the least sunlight
* Composed of damp and decaying organic matter
* Organisms, such as fungi and insects, aid in the decomposition of organic materials