Habitat

Habitat Factors of the Agnaj

Abiotic Factors- the agnaj needs oxygen, sunlight, water, and desert sand (for building materials) to survive. The agnaj breathes just like other insects, uses water and requires sunlight for its body to function. Water is needed for its body to function. Desert sand provides it physical shelter.

Biotic Factors- other agnajs must be around for their food since they eat each other. Also as mentioned, small desert animals are required for its survival. Fire ants are its predator as they feed almost exclusively on this creature even though agnajs also eat them.

Climate- Desert storms are a danger for the agnaj since the winds sweeping across the desert can bury them alive too deep in the sand. Also they require water and if there is a severe period of no rain, their survival is at risk. They also need the heat of the desert since their body temperature is higher than a human's. (101 degrees F)

Location- agnajs are found exclusively in the Gobe Desert, Mojave Desert, Death Valley, and the Sahara Desert. Scientists do not fully understand why these are the only locations for the creatures. The current scientific theory is that the sand makeup in these areas is correct for the agnaj's unique chemical secretions. The agnaj's colonies are built above ground and look similar to hills of sand that could be found on the beach.

The agnaj lives in colonies of millions of its kind. It is not a solitary creature. There is one queen species over these insects that rules the colony.