A desert habitat is a terrestrial habitat.

The habitat of an organism can be described as the environment around them and the place where its body has adapted to live. Different organisms live in different habitats depending on their mode of sustenance. 

The habitats can be categorized as terrestrial if they are found on land, and they can also be categorized as aquatic if they are found in water. The desert habitats are large stretches of land with a scarcity of water, vegetation, and ample sand. 

Therefore the given statement as a desert habitat is a terrestrial habitat is correct.

Hence, the correct answer option is true.