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.
Believe it or not, it is Antartica and/or the Atacama Desert. Scientists disagree.
The Sahara is the second largest desert after Antarctica.
Some scientists say the Atacama Desert of South America is the driest desert. Others say the honor goes to the Antarctic Desert.
The Atacama Desert is the driest desert in the world, making it a unique ecosystem with extreme conditions. Its geographic significance lies in its ability to provide scientists with insights into how life can exist in such harsh environments, as well as its potential as an analogue for studying similar conditions on other planets.
Scientists disagree, depending upon where the desert boundaries are drawn. Some say the Great Basin Desert is larger than the Chihuahuan Desert.
Scientists explore the desert using a variety of methods, such as satellite imagery, drones, ground surveys, and remote sensors. They use these tools to study the environment, climate, wildlife, and geological features of the desert, as well as to monitor changes over time. This helps scientists better understand the unique ecosystems present in deserts and the impacts of environmental changes on desert regions.
yes, scientists live there
Only a few scientists, technicians, engineers and support personnel live in the Antarctic Desert.
Some scientists say the Atacama is the driest desert on earth, others say the honor goes to Antarctica. Whichever you choose as the driest, what is left is the second driest.Some scientists say Antarctica is the driest desert. Others say the Atacama is driest. Take your choice and whatever is left over is the second driest desert.
The largest and driest desert in Africa is called the Sahara. Scientists suggest the Sahara has the largest land mass in comparison to China and United States.
The most important features for a desert plant would be the ability to collect and store water and the ability to reduce water loss .