Difference between Forest and Jungle
No. |
Forest |
Jungle |
1. | Penetration of sunlight in the forest is more than in jungle. | Penetration of sunlight in the jungle is less. |
2. | Variety of species is less in forest, when it comes to vegetation. | Variety of species is more in jungle, when it comes to vegetation. |
3. | Forest include more discoverable species. | Jungle include more undiscovered species. |
4. | An area which is large and covered by the woody vegetation and trees is referred as Forest. | An area which is found on land and covered by vegetation that is impenetrable, it is dominated by the trees, this is referred as Jungle. |
5. | Forests are seen in all over the world and are larger when compared to the jungle. | Jungles are seen at the margins of forests and are smaller when compared to forests. |
6. | Forests are divided into following types: Coniferous forests, Deciduous forests and tropical rainforest etc. | Rainforest is a type of jungle. |
7. | Forest includes animals like squirrels and deer. | Jungle includes animal like monkeys and snakes. |