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Why did the ants ability to find its way around in the desert seem inexplicable to scientist first?
Scientists initially found the ants' navigation in the desert inexplicable because these insects rely on visual cues and natural landmarks to orient themselves in an environment that appears barren and featureless. The desert's vast, uniform landscape lacks the typical visual references that ants use in other habitats. Additionally, the precise mechanisms by which ants compute their position and direction were not well understood, leading to further intrigue about their remarkable navigational skills. Research eventually revealed that ants employ a combination of path integration and the use of polarized light from the sun to guide their movements.
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Where can i learn to be a computer scientist?
in the desert
What scientist studys how a cactus survives in the desert?
A botanist studies plants and their adaptations.
What would be most helpful to a plant in a desert?
The most important features for a desert plant would be the ability to collect and store water and the ability to reduce water loss .
What is the name of earth's driest desert located along the western border of Chile?
The Atacama Desert. However, some scientist say Antarctica should have the title as the driest desert.
When a scientist is conducting research about all the plants and wildlife in the Mojave Desert as well as the deserts resources such as water and soil the scientist is studying?
an ecosystem
Why do some scientist consider the tundra to be a dry desert?
A desert is a place that doesn't get much rain at all throughout the year. Considering the tundra doesn't get much rain, it is therefore called a desert.
What is the average precipitation in the Sahara desert?
vary little, about once a year rain comes -scientist
What desert does the Huang river curve around?
ordos desert
Is a terrain a desert?
The otherway around, a desert can be a type of terrain.
What characteristics do plant's need if they live in the desert?
The ability to preserve water mostly
What two ecosystems have poor ability to support tree life?
The desert and tundra.
What is desertification of gobi desert?
desertification of the gobi desert started to happen around 3823 around noon.
