What are the characteristics of a desert ecosystem?

A desert ecosystem has the following characteristics:

• Arid environment
• Extreme temperatures
• High wind velocity.
• Sparsity of cloud cover.
• Absence of water vapour in air.

A desert ecosystem is defined by interactions between organisms, the climate in which they live, and any other non-living influences on the habitat. Deserts are arid regions that are generally associated with warm temperature

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