Desert biodiversity
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DESERT
- The drylands, or better known as the desert biomes, are landscapes where little precipitation occurs and living conditions are very harsh for any plant or animals. However, it is home to many animals with desert adaptations and covers almost a fifth of the earth’s surface.
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CAMELS
- A camel’s fur helps it adapt to dry conditions. Some camels have adapted to survive up to 10 days without water. They trap water vapor in their nostrils and absorb it to conserve it.
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RATTLESNAKE
- rattlesnakes can bury themselves in the sand for protection of predators. They prefer temperatures up to 80 and 90 degrees, making a desert biome suitable.
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DESERT TARANTULA
- these spiders are used to living in the hot, dry conditions. They usually make their homes underground. They’re very sensitive to movement in the ground and can tell when prey or predator are near.
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COYOTE
- their fur is suited to camouflage in the desert. Their work in packs to hunt down bigger prey to survive.
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CACTI
- Cacti soak up water and store it their stem. Their prickles are used as defense against predators that try to steal their water
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JOSHUA TREE
- they have deep and wide root systems reaching up to 36 feet to get what water there is.
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YUCCA PLANT
- they have oily coating on their leaves or pads that trap moisture, thereby reducing water loss.
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JIMSON WEED
- although their petals are poisonous, which are used for protection, they are a source of pollination in the desert. It is known for its extensive naturalization throughout the temperature regions of the globe.
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IMPORTANCE OF DESERT
- It is a good oil resource, It is a popular tourism and recreational center, It is home to 1/6 of the world population
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IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY
- It boosts ecosystems where all plants and animals play a roll in environmental productivity 40% of the worlds economy, along with 80% of the poor populations rely on biological resources Most healthy biological ecosystems can withstand numerous disasters, making it convenient for living organisms to survive.
REDUCTION AND THREATS OF BIODIVERSITY
- Pollution can cause habitual damage and loss of plant and animal life. Invasive species can affect biodiversities and their habitats Climate changes in certain areas may lead to global warming
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