Camel adaptations

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Camel adaptation: Nostrils that can close. How does this help the camel survive in the desert?

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Stops sand going up its nose.

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Adaptation: Two rows of long eyelashes.

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Stops sand getting in its eyes.

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Adaptation: Large, flat, padded feet.

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Prevents their feet sinking into the sand.

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Adaptation: Thick hair on their back.

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Reduces heat energy loss during cold nights.

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Adaptation: Thick eyebrows.

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Shade their eyes from the sun.

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Adaptation: Hump made of fatty tissue.

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An energy store.

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Adaptation: Less hair elsewhere on body.

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Allows heat energy loss during the day.

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Adaptation: Thick leathery lips.

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So that they can eat prickly plants.

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Adaptation: A sandy coloured coat.

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Helps them to blend into the surroundings.