Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is a subspecies of bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) , that is native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. The trinomial of this species commemorates the American naturalist Edward William Nelson (1855â1934).he desert bighorn has become well adapted to living in the desert heat and cold and, unlike most mammals, their body temperature can safely fluctuate several degrees. During the heat of the day, they often rest in the shade of trees and caves.
Prime Rate. This can be defined as the rate charged by banks to their most credit worthy customers for loans. The term on its own is generic but in the States, it primarily refers to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate.
Prime Rate Definition. Prime rate or prime lending refers to the lowest commercial interest rate charged by a banks at a particular time. It is also used as the reference rate for the bank for all of itâs other rates.Generally when speaking about the prime rate, it is used as the basis of calculation for a variable rate mortgage.At one time, the term âprime rate âindicated the rate of interest at which banks lent to favored customers, i.e., those with high credibility or wealth, though this is no longer always the case.t is also used as the reference rate for the bank for all of itâs other rates. Generally when speaking about the prime rate, it is used as the basis of calculation for a variable rate mortgage.