<P> Costa Rica's biodiversity can be attributed to the variety of ecosystems within the country . Tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, Atlantic and Pacific coastline, cloud forests, and mangrove forests are all represented throughout the 19,730 square miles of Costa Rica's landmass . The ecological regions are twelve climatic zones . This variation provides numerous niches which are filled by a diversity of species . </P> <P> Costa Rica demonstrates biodiversity conservation for developing countries . Over twenty - seven percent of the country's land has a protected status as national parks, wildlife refuges, forest preserves, and more . The Costa Rican government is active in protecting its biodiversity for the ecological services they provide . The government imposes a five percent tax on gasoline to generate revenue to pay landowners to refrain from clear - cutting on their land and instead to create tree plantations . This provides Costa Ricans, or "Ticos" as they call themselves, incentive to become active tree farmers instead of cattle ranchers . Tree farms provide some habitat for wildlife, enabling some measure of biodiversity to remain in these areas despite humans' use of these natural resources . </P> <P> Costa Rica's biodiversity contributes to the numerous ecological services the environment provides . Every aspect of the ecosystem from the different species of plants to the diversity of animal species contributes to natural services like water purification, provision of food, fuel, fiber, and biochemicals, nutrient cycling, pollination and seed dispersal, and climate regulation, just to name a few . As the diversity of species increases, more of these services can be provided and to a greater extent . </P> <P> Biodiversity has contributed to the economy of Costa Rica . Ecotourism brings in 1.92 billion dollars in revenue for the country . Ecotourism is defined as "tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, especially to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife ." Costa Rica's abundant biodiversity makes the country an attractive destination for ecotourism . Thirty - nine percent of tourists cite nature as their primary reason for visiting the country . The profitable industry of ecotourism entices businesses to capitalize on natural resources by protecting and preserving them rather than consuming them . </P>

Which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be found in costa rica