Water use by evapotranspiration in complex, multilayered canopies tends to be greater than in simple, single-layered canopies.  This is because wind can penetrate throughout a complex canopy, creating turbulence and gradients of moisture exchange.  As a consequence, wet habitats throughout the world generally support forests with understories, while dry regions support grasslands.
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