Question

Long neck of camels is due to:

• A. Increase in number of cervical vertebrate.
• B. Increase in length of cervical vertebrate.
• C. Development of muscular pads between successive vertebrae.
• D. Development of extra bony plates between successive vertebrae.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Development of extra bony plates between successive vertebrae.

The camel has a long neck due to the presence of extra bony plates between two vertebrae. Their long necks are excellent adaptations so as to help them reach out for their food and water sources without bending their body or legs much.

So the correct answer is 'Development of extra bony plates between successive vertebrae'.