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There is a surprisingly large number of plants that are able to survive in the desert and few of them are cacti. Trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, annuals and even some ferns and mosses can live in the desert.
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What zone does the desert live in?
The desert 'lives' nowhere. It is not a living organism but is the home to many living organisms - plants and animals.
Do any plants grow in the desert?
There are many plants that are adapted to living in deserts. They are called xerophytes - plants able to survive with little rainfall.
What are plants living in desert called?
Xerophytes- plants that minimize water loss.
What do desert plants provide for the mammals birds and other life?
Plants provide food and cover for animals living in the desert.
Are desert plants generally succulents?
No, the vast majority of plants in the desert are not succulents. They are typical plants that have developed other means of living in an arid environment.
Why are there not many plants and animals living in a desert?
Actually, the desert is second only to the rainforest in biodiversity. This is due to the lack of rainfall in the desert to support more plant and animal life.
Why is the desert non living?
Sand, gravel, soil, rocks, water, light - make up the abiotic (non-living) factors of a desert. All plants and animals living in the desert make up the biotic, or living factors of a desert.
Do pebble plants live in the desert?
no they do not leave in desert because they need water, soil for living.
Can you name more plants living in the desert such as xerophytes?
More plants living in the desert such as xerophytes are:- 1)calotropis 2)oputia 3)euphorbia 4)cactus 5)prickly pear
What is a biotic part of a desert?
Biotic factors are the living organisms found in the desert and include all the plants and animals that make the desert their home.
Is a desert alive?
No, a desert is not alive but a desert has many living organisms.
What animal lives in a desert that eats plants?
There are many, many animals that eat plants and live in the desert. However, there are no deserts that eat plants.
