Desert Biome Project

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World Distribution The desert biome is normally found between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south. Some of the continents that you can find deserts in are North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

General Description

In the desert, it is a pretty dry area that barely gets any rainfall and also has very hot temperatures. Some things that make it unique are that the organisms have adaptations to help them survive in the dry, waterless environments. It doesn't really have nicknames, but some unique facts are that it is mostly sand and there a lot more plants than animals. Another unique fact is that a desert does not have to be a hot desert. There are also cold deserts such as the desert over the Himalayas.

Temperature and Precipitation Summer daytime temperatures range from 32 to 40 °C (90 to 104 °F) while in winter, this falls to 18 to 23 °C (64 to 73 °F). In coastal regions, it might even get to temperatures as low as 5 °C (9 °F).Average annual rainfall is low and irregular, ranging from 20 to 25 cm (7.9 to 9.8 in) per year.

The form of most of the precipitation is rainfall.

Sturt's Desert Pea

Cool Facts

It is mainly found in southern Australia and known for its floral emblem.

Lives in hot, inland deserts with sandy surroundings. The pea can die if it gets to hot and will wither.

Description Often recognized by the blood-red flowers. Can withstand extreme temperatures cold or hot.

Can find water deep in the soil. Very popular in Australia.

Sturt's Desert Pea can survive harsh environments, and with its beautiful combination of black and red, it would make a beautiful background to hold the challenges Adaptations It has small seeds that hold viability, this allows it to germinate.

Long tap roots can find water deep in the soil. The seeds have a hard shell which protects it from severe conditions. It can survive in very hot temperature.

Eucalyptus Youngiana  Cool Facts

The Eucalyptus Youngiana family is the Myrtaceae.

The latin name is the Ooldea Mallee. It originated in Seattle Washington.

Description Grows up to 11 feet tall. Its cream, red, yellow.

The trunk is rough and is usually grown in the winter or spring.

The Eucalyptyus Youngiana is a beautiful flower. The red, yellow, and cream combination creating a alluring design. It requires minimal requirement, so it is easy to grow. You could use the Eucalyptus Youngiana as a perfect background for your challenges.

Adaptation to Survival It it usually grown in the winter or spring.The soil it grows in is loam, sand. It requires minimal watering. The foliage, leaves, is bluish green. It is a open plant.

Should have full sun to grow. Has have tough and waterproof leaves the leaves will not dry out in humid hot weather. The leaves go downwards to that the heat is avoided. The roots also go deep down to find enough water to survive. Branches fall so the tree does not use as much water.

Emu Bush

The Emu Bush grows astonishing red tubular flowers. It is especially beautiful from spring to fall because it is its flowering season. It can survive through long droughts. During, challenges the Emu Bush could be a lavish accessory.

Description Low shrubs about 3 feet wide, and as tall as 1 and a half meters. All forms are sticky. Survives through long drought. It has long flowering seasons.

It grows red tubular flowers from spring to fall. It taste like honey.

Fun Facts The flower color is usually red. The Valentine emu bush native origin was in Australia. Its flower season is winter and spring.

Adaptations to Survive It survives in the desert because of its lack of water. It can survive through harsh conditions and survive through a long drought. It survives y using dew for moisture, and getting water through stem and leaves. It has a long tap root to reach deep water underground.

Feral Camel

Description:They are large mammals that can weigh up to 1,800 pounds and stand over 7 feet tall. Their elongated necks and wide bodies are covered in shaggy beige, caramel brown or even nearly black fur, which they often shed during the warmest months. They have bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes to protect its delicate eyes from blowing sand and dust in the desert.

They also have the ability to close their nostrils when the sand starts swirling, giving the appearance of a slit-like nose.

Adaptations:They Store water in the humps on their backs.Their huge feet allow them to easily walk over soft sand that would bog anything with wheels. Interesting facts: 1) Australia's wild camel population is the biggest in the world 2) Of the estimated 350 or so plant species that grow in the Australian Outback deserts, camels eat 325!

3)These camels can live in the wild for as long as 40–50 years

Dingo Description: The dingo is equipped with strong jaws, a large head, alert, almond-shaped eyes, erect ears, narrow chest and shoulders, a proportionate body and a bottleshaped tail for balance.Adaptations: Dingoes have a pair sharp eyes which allows them to spot their prey from a long distance. They have sensitive nose and ears to find and digest their prey and water. Dingoes are a breed of dogs that can live in woodlands and desert. Interesting Facts: Some people keep dingoes as pets Dingoes don’t bark they have a yodel like howel In captivity they can live up to 20 years old but in the wild the only live up to 16 years of age

Scarlet-chested Parrot Section Description: This small vibrant and a brightly colored parrot is sexually dimorphic which means the male and female look different. The male has a scarlet chest, a cobalt blue face. The female The female likewise has a blue face, although the coloration is less extensive. Adaptations: They can survive without access to drinking water and meet their fluid requirement from plants.

Interesting Facts: They produce a sharp whistle when alarmed.

If sold they can cost up to as much as $350 May resemble the Turquoisine Parakeets, but Scarlet-chested males lack the red