Desert exploration

Calitropis spider camouflaged in Calitropis leaf

Preliminary Field Report: An Unidentified Flower Crab Spider Associated with Calotropis procera in a Desert Ecosystem

uring field observations in a desert ecosystem, an unidentified flower crab spider, possibly belonging to the family Thomisidae, was documented on flowering Calotropis procera. Despite reference comparisons, species-level identification remains unresolved.

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The florescence of Brassica tournefortii

Brassica tournefortii, the desert Mustard

Brassica tournefortii has yellow flowers but is not shiny as other mustard plants. It is a spreading annual herb with long stems up to 100 centimeters (40 inches) in length. The flora is highly adapted and sprouts after a shower of rain. The yellow flowers are an attraction for pollinators, whisps, bees, birds, and other animals. It provides food for camels and other livestock in the desert. It is also edible for humans.

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A bush of Limeum arabicum in the desert, Alain Abudhabi UAE

Limeum arabicum – A camel icecream specie

Camel Icecream specie – Limeum arabicum Scientific Name: Limeum arabicum Arabic Name: Berjan Habitat: Found in all parts of the Arabian Peninsula, always in deeper sand away from the coast. It is a perennial or subshrub and grows primarily in the desert or dry shrubland biome.? Highly liked by the camels, therefore, the author has

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Calitropis is an attraction

There is no better place for ecotherapy than a desert

A nature lover by birth I??”m born like that, I love nature, especially the desert ecosystem and camels. I take therapy from nature. I??”m a true believer in nature. The far and wide horizons of the desert provide an opportunity to take long deep breaths and refresh your memories and thoughts. On each side you

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