A scalpel, or lancet, is a small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts (called a hobby knife). Scalpels may be single-use disposable or re-usable.
The Sahara desert is the largest hot desert in the world, located in the northern part of the African continent. The Desertâs âmean annual temperature exceeds 86 degrees and it could get up to as high as 122 degrees in the summer, and as low as 30 degrees in the winterâ (7).
The Sahara Desert, an ecological zone of scorching heat, harsh winds and little water, covers much of northern Africa. Hundreds of animal species call the desert home, but scorpions are one of the most commonly associated with the arid region.