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Camel Adaptations for Desert Survival by Nachammai S is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document describes the adaptations that camels have developed to survive in desert environments. Camels have several physical traits that help them cope with the harsh desert conditions. Their nostrils can close to prevent sand from entering. Thick eyelashes and eyebrows shield their eyes from sand and sun. Large, padded feet prevent sinking in sand. Humps made of fatty tissue store energy. Thick coats and hair patterns regulate body temperature. Overall, camels are well-suited to hot, dry deserts throu

Author

Nachammai S

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EN