Question

Which of the following are adaptations of a camel in a desert area?

• A. Storage of fat in hump
• B. Flat and large feet to easily walk on sand
• C. Long eyelashes and hairs to protect from blowing dust particles
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

It stores fat in its hump which can be broken down when it need energy Camel is called the 'ship of the desert'. It is used for transportation. It stores reserve food in the form of fat in its hump for future use. Camels have long eyelashes and hair in their ears which helps to keep out the sand. They have thick lips and tongue which help them eat desert plants and also they have wide and thick feet which makes it easy for them to walk on sand without sinking in.