What lives in a desert habitat?

In this lesson, we will learn all about the conditions in a desert habitat. We will also learn about some of the organisms that live in a desert.

What lives in a desert habitat?

In this lesson, we will learn all about the conditions in a desert habitat. We will also learn about some of the organisms that live in a desert.

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Key learning points

  1. Features of desert habitats
  2. Examples of desert animals
  3. Examples of desert plants

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3 Questions

Q1.
A microhabitat is a ________ habitat.
big
cold
Correct answer: small
Q2.
Which of these might live in a rock pool?
A mermaid
A seal
Correct answer: A starfish
Q3.
Which of these might live in a rotting log?
Butterfly
rabbit
Correct answer: Woodlouse

4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these does NOT describe a desert?
cold
dry
hot
Correct answer: wet
Q2.
Which organism has a poisonous stinger?
Cactus
Camel
Correct answer: Scorpion
Q3.
Which organism has spines?
Correct answer: Cactus
Camel
Scorpion
Q4.
Which organism has nostrils that can close?
Cactus
Correct answer: Camel
Scorpion

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