10 Interesting Fact About The biology and ecology of deserts

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• Animals and plants in the desert have evolved to survive in a hard and dry condition.
• Plants in the desert have very long roots to reach underground water.
• Desert cockroaches can survive for several months without food or water.
• Cactus is the most famous plant in the desert and can store water in its body.
• Animals in the desert tend to be active at night to avoid the sun's heat during the day.
• Conditions in the desert can change dramatically from heat and dry during the day to cold and wet at night.
• Some species of migrant birds use deserts as a place to rest during their trip.
• There are several species of insects in the desert that can release chemical fluids as self -defense.
• There are a large number of reptile species in the desert, including poisonous snakes and lizards.
• Famous deserts such as Sahara and Gobi have a very large area, but actually only a small part of the total desert area in the world.