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A mossy forest, also known as a cloud forest, is a type of high-altitude tropical and subtropical forest characterized by a consistent, heavy layer of cloud cover, mist, and high humidity. This unique environment creates ideal conditions for the growth of a dense carpet of moss, lichens, ferns, and other epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants) that cover the trunks, branches, and ground of the forest.
Mossy forests are a rare and fragile ecosystem, found in tropical and subtropical mountainous regions around the world. Significant examples are located in:
Southeast Asia: This is one of the most well-known regions for mossy forests, particularly in Malaysia (Cameron Highlands), Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka.