Deserts and Xeric Shrublands

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Deserts_and_Xeric_Shrublands
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf terrestrial biome
gptkbp:adaptation water storage
nocturnal behavior
drought resistance
deep roots
gptkbp:biome dryland
gptkbp:characterizedBy sparse vegetation
low precipitation
gptkbp:climate arid
semi-arid
gptkbp:conservationStatus vulnerable
gptkbp:ecosystem gptkb:WWF_Global_200
gptkbp:fauna birds
insects
small mammals
reptiles
gptkbp:flora cacti
shrubs
succulents
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Deserts and Xeric Shrublands
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Atacama_Desert
gptkb:Chihuahuan_Desert
gptkb:Great_Victoria_Desert
gptkb:Kalahari_Desert
gptkb:Mojave_Desert
gptkb:Sonoran_Desert
gptkb:Gobi_Desert
gptkb:Sahara_Desert
gptkbp:primaryProductivity low
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkb:WWF
gptkb:IUCN
gptkbp:soilType saline
rocky
sandy
gptkbp:temperature cold
hot
gptkbp:threats gptkb:urban_development
climate change
desertification
overgrazing
gptkbp:waterAvailability scarce
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Central_Desert
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6