Ecophysiology of atmospheric moisture in the Namib Desert

• Published in: Atmospheric research Vol. 87; no. 3; pp. 362 - 368
• Main Authors: Henschel, Joh R., Seely, Mary K.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.03.2008; Elsevier
• Subjects: Absorption; Animal and plant ecology; Animal, plant and microbial ecology; Biological and medical sciences; Dampness; Dew; Ecophysiological mechanisms; Fog; Fog-collecting behaviour; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Synecology; Terrestrial ecosystems; Water vapour; Namibia; Africa; Namibia, Namib Desert; Water vapour; Absorption; Dew; Ecophysiological mechanisms; Fog-collecting behaviour; Dampness; Fog; Air biosphere interaction; Water balance; Desert; Microclimate; Air humidity

Although the Namib Desert is classified as hyperarid, with rainfall extremely rare, there are several other sources of atmospheric moisture, namely, humidity, dew and fog, which make it possible for organisms to live there. Methods to use these sources include locating moist micro-climates, drinking...