Sahara Desert Food Chain

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Symbiotic Relationships

Tortoises have a commensal relationship with snakes. Tortoises dig their dens then snakes use it as shelter.

Lions have a commensal relationship with hyenas. Lions go out to hunt a camel. When the lion is done eating the camel, the hyena eats the camel remains. The lion doesn’t mind the hyena eating the camel remains.

The first thing in the chain is sunlight, which then gets used by the plants which are going through photosynthesis. Next, the plants get consumed by tortoises and camels which soon get consumed by fennec foxes and lions. When these organisms die, they get decomposed by either bacteria, fungi or worms. These decomposers then release nutrients such as magnesium and zinc, which get used by plants again. The cycle now resets.

Foxes have a parasitic relationship with ticks. The ticks feed off the foxes blood which hurts the fox.

Plants have a parasitic relationship with its predators. The plant’s predators eat the plants but the plants are able to regenerate their health.

Camels have a commensal relationship with humans. Camels help humans but the camels don’t get anything.

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Foxes

Eaten By

Tortoises

Death

Camels

Adaptations

Dead Fox

Eaten By

Plants

Lions

Foxes use their 6-inch ears to cool off and listen for storms or predators (Humans). When these disasters happen, the foxes hide in their den until it’s over.

Desert plants (Succulents) absorb a lot of water quickly. In the desert, water evaporates rapidly, never sinking deep into the soil so, most succulents have extensive, but shallow root systems. Their roots absorb water just a half inch or so below the surface.

Used By

Sunlight

Sahara Desert

Decomposed By

Food Chain

Lions don’t have a natural predator because of their strength. They have excellent night-vision for night hunting. They live in groups to hunt prey quicker.

Used By

Dead Lion

Eaten by

Camels store fat in their humps. When they burn this fat it provides them with both energy and water. Their nostrils are slit, so when they exhale, moisture from their breath is trapped and sent back into their bodies. Their thick coats reflect light and provide insulation from heat.

Death

Vultures, Coyotes, Golden Eagles or Ravens

Tortoises make popping, hissing and poinking noises when in pain or afraid. Most of their water comes from plants they eat. they can also store a quart of water in their bladder to use when necessary.

Bacteria or Fungi

or Worms

Nutrients

Decomposed By

Releases

Eaten by