How is camel adapted to living in a desert ? complete the chart
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The wide, spreading toes keep the camel from sinking into loose and shifting sands, and the webbing between the toes unites them into a single surface to further resist sinking. The thick sole provides a barrier against the hot desert sands, protecting the camel from being burned as it walks.
Camels feet are wide so they can walk on sand more easily. Their huge feet help them to walk on sand without sinking into it.
Camel's nostrils are always closed to prevent the entry of sand inside nose.
Camel's legs has long strong legs & flat which help the camel to easily walk on the sand without sinking into it.
Eyelashes of camel are very long to prevent it from burning through hot sunlight. It have two rows of long eyelashes.
Camels have two humps. Camels store fat in their hump. This stored fat helps them to survive for long periods without food and water.
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Toes of Camel
They have two toes on each foot joined by a tough web and leathery padded soles. Camels walk by moving both legs on each side of their bodies at the same time and this rolling action sometimes gives them the name “ships of the desert”.
Nostrils of Camel
They are able to close their nostrils in order to keep sand out of their noses. They have a split lip which they use like fingers to strip leaves off the trees.
Eyelashes
They have two rows of long eyelashes that help keep sand and dust out and a third clear inner eyelid that allows them to keep sand out but still see in a sandstorm.
Hump
The dromedary camel has only one hump while the bactrian camel has two. The humps are made of stored fat which the camels can use as an energy source when they can’t get food or water.
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