Rainforest
Characteristics:
- High rainfall (over 2000 mm per year)
- Warm temperatures year-round
- Dense canopy of tall trees
- Rich, fertile soil
Examples of Organisms:
- Jaguar
- Sloth
- Poison Dart Frog
- Harpy Eagle
- Orangutan
- Howler Monkey
- Amazonian River Dolphin
- Macaw
- Leafcutter Ant
- Blue Poison Dart Frog
Desert
Characteristics:
- Extremely low rainfall (less than 250 mm per year)
- High temperatures during the day, cold temperatures at night
- Sparse vegetation, mainly drought-resistant plants
- Sandy or rocky soil with low organic matter
Examples of Organisms:
- Fennec Fox
- Dromedary Camel
- Kangaroo Rat
- Gila Monster
- Saharan Silver Ant
- Desert Tortoise
- Horned Lizard
- Cactus Wren
- Scorpion
- Desert Locust
Ocean
Characteristics:
- Large temperature range depending on depth and location
- Stable climate compared to land environments
- Marine plants such as seaweed and phytoplankton
- Sandy or muddy seabeds with varying nutrient levels
Examples of Organisms:
- Great White Shark
- Clownfish
- Blue Whale
- Jellyfish
- Sea Turtle
- Giant Squid
- Coral
- Sea Otter
- Dolphin
- Sea Urchin
