DESERT BIOMES!

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PLANTSCommon Name: Barrel Cactus\ Compass CactusGenus: FerocaatusSpecies: WislizeniResearch: The Barrel Cactus can be easily distinguished from other cactus because of its

circular-shaped body. The Cactus probably reaches from 5 to 11 feet tall. And with that height it is the tallest cactus in the North American deserts.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_plant_page.htm Adaptations: Iconic among cacti, the barrel cactus rises out of every Hollywood desert to

provide water for the weary and lost desert explorers. Of course, barrel cactus isn't the only one or even the most frequently seen cactus in the desert, but it is an excellent cactus to use as a model for the various adaptations that cactus have used in these harsh environment. Every part of the Barrel Cactus has been forged from a long evolution in a desert environment from its shape to its spines and even its metabolism.

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PLANTSCommon name: Brittle Bush, Incienso, White Brittle Bush Genus: Encilia Species: FarinosaResearch: A Brittle Bush is a common plant of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. It

is up to 2-5 feet tall. Brittle Branches sprout from a woody trunk. The leaves are about 1-4 inches long.

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_plant_page.htm Adaptations: The Brittle Bush has many adaptations. It’s leaves are covered with

thick little hair which helps it protect it from there enemies. The plant is able to store lots of water when it doesn’t rain a lot so when it gets thirsty it has something to drink.

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PLANTSCommon name: Pancake Prickly Pear Cactus Genus: OpuntiaSpecies: ChloroticaResearch: In many places the Pancake Prickly Pear Cactus is

grown as a crop. The Pancake Prickly Pear Cactus has started as weed in some places but in others it is joined.

Adaptions: There are many adaptations that the Pancake Prickly Pear Cactus has to the Sonoran desert. Cacti have reduced their leaves to spines to reduce water loss and to protect the cactus. The roots of the Pancake Prickly Pear Cactus are also made for very dry environment to help adapt to the desert hot weather.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/pancake_prickly_pear_cactus.htm

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PLANTS Common name: Hanging Chain Cholla, Jumping Cholla, Cholla

Brineadora, Vilas De CoyoteGenus: OpuntaSpecies: FulgidaResearch: The Chain Fruit Cholla looks as much like a tree in the

desert as a cactus possibly can. It has a central trunk from which sprout many spiny “branches”

Adaptation: The Chain Fruit Cholla adapts in the desert by saving energy (it doesn’t use much water), the structure which has a lot of cylinder shaped place to store water, they could have the photosynthesis is by making there own, without using much water.

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PLANTSCommon name: Arizona Ironwood, Palo-de-hierro, Palo-de-FierroGenus: OlneyaSpecies: Tesota Research: The Desert Ironwood only grows in the washes and valleys of

the Sonoran desert below 2,500 foot elevation. The Sonoran desert is in the southwestern Arizona, southern California, and the northwestern part of Mexico. The Sonoran desert is known as a hot and dry desert.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_plants_page.htm Adaptations: The Desert Ironwood store water in their bodies. And also

the ability to sweat.Bibliograhy: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/

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ANIMALSCommon name: Banded Gila MonsterGenus: Heloderma Species: Suspectum Cinetum Research: The Banded Gila Monster is very shy but can strike back

very quickly, with painful results. The Banded Gila Monster is below the rank of species.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm Adaptations: It has venom which it chews into an animal. It has

beaded skin so it doesn’t sweat a lot.Bibliography: http://www.ask.com/q/What-are-Banded-gila-monster-

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ANIMALSCommon name: BobcatGenus: Felis Species: RufusResearch: The average Bobcat weighs 15 to 20 pounds, and is 2 feet tall

and 3 to 4 feet long. The bobcat looks pretty much like a regular cat except bigger. And it doesn't only live in the desert.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_animal_page.htm Adaptations: The bobcat is a master of adapting to a wide variety of lush

as well as marginal habitats. It was found in Mexico, the United states and Canada, its home is in the deserts, mountains, forests, farmland, swamps, brush land and even in the suburbs. Its superior adapting makes it the most widespread wild cat in the north America.

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ANIMALSCommon name: Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy OwlGenus: Glaucidium Species: Brasilianum cactorum Research: For a small bird, the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl has a very

long name. It is small enough to hold in your own hand, It averages 6.5 inches (17 cm) in length and weighs only 2.5 ounces (62 g).

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_animal_page.htm Adaptation: They have curved beaks so they get to eat insects where ever

they go, sharp claws, small bodies so they can follow their pray where ever they go, large wings to swoop down and make a big surprise attack on their pray.

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ANIMALSCommon name: Moloch, Thorny devilGenus: MolochSpecies: Horridus Research: The strangest of lizards is the Thorny Devil. This is only species in

its genus. The lizards body has spiked spines all over, including spines above each eye and a hump behind its head which is spiny. And be carful don’t hurt your self while trying to hold it, it might hurt a little.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_animal_page.htm Adaptation: The thorny devil has thorns/spikes on its back that helps it to

keep his predators away in its environment. It has an extra bump on the back of its head which may appear to be like a second head to would-be predators. Theses spikes have another function, and that is to help channel water towards the thorny devils mouth.

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ANIMALSCommon names: Sonoran Pronghorn Antelope Genus: AntilocartaSpecies: American sonorienesisResearch: Pronghorn Antelopes are native to America and are found nowhere

else in the whole entire world. And they are last surviving member of the Antilocarpidae family.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_animal_page.htm Adaptations: Pronghorns have high reproductive rates. This is an adaption for

a short life span of 7 to 10 years, but individuals rarely exceed 9 years.Bibliography:

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Antilocapra_americana_sonoriensis/

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LOCATIONLocations: Australia, Arabian Peninsula, Mexico, S.W. USA, North Africa,

Mexico, India, Pakistan, Peru, Chile, China, Mongolia, Iran, Afghanistan, S.W. Africa, W. china, South America, Middle East, Antarctica, USA, Argentina

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WEATHERThe desert climate is mostly dry and the typically desert weather tends to be

just as hot as it is dry. Due to this dry weather there is a little plant wildlife in deserts. But there are areas that exist with cold desert climates, its not very common. Desert climate and desert weather is something you should be well prepared for before you decide to visit the desert.

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DESERT CLIMATE!Desert Climate: The dry desert is in Koppen’s BWh climate

category. It is a low Latitude climate. The B stands for dry desert climates. All moths have average temperatures over 64 F (18 C). The W stands for desert climate. Finally, the H stands for dry and hot, with average annual temperatures over 64 F (18 C). I guess they’re trying to tell us its hot.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_climate_page.htm

MOJAVE DESERT CLIMATEThe Mojave desert is found at elevations of 2,000 to 5,000 feet,

and is considered a “high desert”. It is transition desert between the hot Sonoran desert to the south, and the cold great Basin Desert to the north. The climate of the Mojave desert has extreme fluctuations of daily temperatures, strong seasonal winds, and clear skies.

Bibliography: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_climate_page.htm

HOW DO HUMANS AFFECT THIS BIOME?1. By building roads through them.2. By driving straight through the desert, destroying plants.3. Constructions throughout the desert.4. Getting a lot of sheep that may eat plants.5. Military training, though helpful in protecting deserts, may

crush plants and small animals or may shoot an animal by accident.

6. By overusing water.7. Desert farms.8. Solar power farms.9. Rally car races.10.Lettering in the desert.Bibliography: Elyssa Gaddas!

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT THIS?1. You can tell them not to overuse water 2. You can clean up the garbage3. You can put fences around the plants 4. Making the car races far away from the small animals or the

small plants5. Or keeping the military far away from animals because they

can shoot an animal by accidentBibliography: Elyssa Gaddas

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