Question

Which of the following adaptions helps the camel to overcome the scarcity of water in the desert habitat?

• A. It has a layer of fat under its skin
• B. It sleeps during the day and is active at night
• C. It stores fat in its hump
• D. It stores water in its long neck

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It stores fat in its hump

Camel stores reserve food in the form of fat in its hump for future use. While starving and scarcity of water, the fat is oxidised to yield energy as well as water.