Abstract
Temperate and subtropical deserts are situated in belts at certain latitudes around the world (Fig. 1.1), and comprise areas of great diversity with regards to topography, climate and vegetation. Highest temperatures on an annual basis are found in subtropical deserts, which are characterized by the lack of snowfall in winter although frost may occur during the night. Temperate inland deserts, such as those of central Asia, are often situated in mountainous areas with hot summers and cold winters. From a biological point of view, these deserts offer some of the most harsh environments, where adaptations to both extreme drought and cold are required. Special conditions are found in the cool coastal deserts of South America and Africa, where moisture is provided by condensation of vapour through the cooling of warmer air masses.
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Sømme, L. (1995). Summary and Concluding Remarks. In: Invertebrates in Hot and Cold Arid Environments. Adaptations of Desert Organisms. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79583-1_12
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