Question

Which of the following is not an adaptation of camel in desert habitat?

• A. Hump stores fat for later use
• B. Sweats to keep the body cool
• C. Long legs to protect from heat
• D. Long eyelashes protects from sand

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sweats to keep the body cool

Camel, being a desert animal shows various adaptations in order to withstand the diverse conditions of desert habitat.
$\bullet$ Long eye lashes: protects eye from sand.
$\bullet$ Nostrils: closes voluntarily to protect from blowing sand.
$\bullet$ Long legs: keeps the body away from hot ground.
$\bullet$ Hump: stores fat for later use.
$\bullet$ Camels don't sweat because it can lead to loss of water.