What plants and animals live in the desert ecosystem?

The following plants are found in the desert:

• Prickly Pear Cacti
• Cactus
• Tumbleweed
• Saguaro Cactus
• Mexican Poppies
• Weathered Trees
• Wildflowers
• Orange Trees
• Ficus

The following animals live in the desert:

• Lizards 
• Geckos
• Toads 
• Jackrabbits
• Camels
• Snakes 
• Spiders 
• Meerkats

For more relevant articles refer to the links given below:

• UPSC Environment and Ecology Questions
• Conservation of Biodiversity
• UPSC Environment and Ecology