Question

How has the camel adapted itself to live in the desert?

Answer 1

Camel:

1. Camels are animals adapted to the hot and dry climate of the desert.
2. A major part of the desert adaptation in camels is protection against the sandy soil.

Adaptation in camels:

1. It has longer eyelashes that protects the eyes from getting damaged by the sand during a sandstorm.
2. Camels can close their nostrils completely to stop the entry of sand into the respiratory passage from the environment.
3. Hump of the camel can store fat which helps them survive without food for months.
4. They have the ability to intake a large volume of water in a given time and store for later use as there is a scarcity of water in the desert.
5. Camels have thick lips that help them feed on desert plants with spines like prickly pear without hurting themselves.
6. The padded wide feet help them move on sand without getting stuck inside the sand.