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Could any organism on earth survive in one of the earth's deserts?
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∙ 9y ago
There are thousands of species - plants and animals - that have survived for thousands of years in the deserts.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoAll organisms require water, some just do not require as much as others, so there are not any organisms in the desert that require no water at all.
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Do shrews live in the desert?
Definitely not. There usually is not any water in deserts, hus meaning nothing wild can survive, again thus meaning shrews could not find food or water.
How did pioneers cross the desert in the 1800s?
By wagon, by horse, by foot- but usually bypassed deserts where they could.
Can you find seashells in the desert now?
Yes, in some deserts one may find fossilized seashells. Some deserts also occur along a coastline and shells could be found there, also.
What animals can both live in the desert and the Arctic?
There are several.cariboupolar beararctic foxwolf/wolverinemusk oxwhalesbirdsharp sealswalruserminelemmingarctic harearctic ground squirrel
Can there be permafrost in a desert?
This could only occur in arctic "deserts" such as Antarctica,where desert is defined by the comparatively low precipitation, not by the lack of water. Deserts outside the arctic region (tundra) cannot have permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground.
Could any organism on earth survive in any of earths deserts?
Well yes!Camels,lizards,scorpion,spiders,even some mammals survive in deserts.They are extremely hardy and are especially adapted to living in the desert so they are right at home!
Could any organism on earth survive in the desert?
Yes of course, there are Scorpians, Lizards, many type of beatle and even gerbils that live in the desert.
What deserts can't people survive in?
There are no deserts where man could not survive if he has the needed supplies and shelter. There are even scientists living in the most inhospitable desert of all - Antarctica.
Why do you need the deserts?
so the animals living there could continue livingso that the plants could survive and the herbivores could eat the plants
What behavioral adaptations could best help an organism survive seasonal changes in precipitation?
Estivation
Can plants survive in most deserts?
Well, it depends on the type of plant. If it's a cactus plant, then it could live longer. If it's a regular plant such as a flower, it will not survive long.
Can Arabian camels live outside of deserts?
Yes. They could almost survive every were on earth except rainforest's, and the north pole.
Why is cellular respiration important organic organism?
Without it, they could not survive because this process makes energy.
What could you assume if viruses were found anywhere else in the universe?
Where ever the virus was found had/has the sufficient amount of what the virus needed to survive. Meaning if a virus could survive, an organism might be able to as well
Why is It is not likely that any living organism could survive on the Martian surface?
maybe cuz of ultraviolet radiation (mars)
What organism do you think would colonize a radioactive area first?
I would say Archeabacteria because these organisms are found in all sorts of environments that no other organism could possibly survive in.
Why do leeches live in some kinds of deserts?
Most leeches require permanent fresh water to survive athough a few species can survive in damp soil. Therefore the only places a leech could survive in a desert are in an oasis, river or other source of permanent water.
