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The biotic factors of desert ecology include the interactions of Plant , Animal , and Bacteria l populations in a desert community. Some of the abiotic factors include Latitude and Longitude , Soil , and Climate . Each of these factors have caused adaptations to the particular environment of the region. Deserts are most notable for their dry climates resulting from Rain -blocking Mountain ranges and remoteness from Ocean ic moisture. Deserts occupy one-seventh of the Earth's land surface and occur in two belts: between 15° and 35° latitude in both the southern and northern hemispheres. Deserts support diverse communities of plant and animals that have evolved resistance to and methods of circumventing the extreme Temperature s and arid conditions. Desert ecology is characterized by dry, Alkaline soils, low net production and opportunistic feeding patterns by Herbivore s and Carnivore s. Lichens and blue-green Algae are significant primary producers in the desert. The Detrital food chain is less important in desert ecology than in the ecology of other regions. |
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