desert biomes

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Scope note
Biomes surrounding desert environments occurring where rainfall is less than 50 cm annually. Most deserts occur at low latitudes, although cold deserts occur elsewhere. Most deserts have a considerable amount of specialized vegetation, as well as specialized vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
desert biomes
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024