The emergent layer of a rain forest would be most likely to have species that
A)prefer shade.
B)have a high optimal temperature.
C)have large,showy flowers.
D)grow horizontally rather than vertically.

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The emergent layer of a rain forest is the highest layer with the most exposure to sunlight and higher temperatures. Therefore, species in this layer would be adapted to high temperatures and not prefer shade. Additionally, the other options are unlikely as large, showy flowers would require pollinators which are not abundant at the top of the canopy and growing horizontally would not be efficient for capturing sunlight.

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