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so when sand is blowing sand will get on its first lid but the second makes sure it doesnt go into its eye, mlb72197
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What is unusual about camels eyelid?
They have three eye lids. one of which is transparent. This for all the sandstorms
How does the transparent eyelids of camels help it to survive in a desert?
Camels come equipped with 3 eyelids and this is predominantly for protection against sandstorms which can occur frequently in the geographical areas where camels are normally found. The first 2 lids have very long eyelashes and these are used to keep sand from entering the eyes. The third eyelid is transparent and this allows the camel to see during a storm even when the eyelid is closed. Additionally, the third eyelid blinks in a sideways fashion (similar to windshield wipers) and this will clear away any sand currently on or around the lid.
What protects a camals eyes from the blowing sand?
Camels have an inner eyelid that is transparent, therefore keeping sand out of their eyes but maintaining visibility.
What protects a camels eyes from the blowing sand?
The items that protect camel's eyes when sand is blowing are a third eyelid and long and thick layers of eyelashes. These unique eye structures are thick enough to keep camels' eyes safe so that they can see to get through heavy winds with sand and sandstorms.
How many eyelids do camels have?
6 - two upper, two lower and two third eye lids. The third eyelid is under the lower lid and serves like a windshield wiper to clear the cornea when the camel blinks. Camels actually have three eyelids! Two of them have lashes, and the third is thin. Camels have three eyelids per eye so they have six eyelids total. The extra eyelids help protect it from sandstorms. The third eyelid is translucent (they can see through it) so their eyes will be covered during sandstorms.
What form of transportation became popular in the African desert in the 2nd century BC?
camels
Which occurs first in rigor Mortis upper eyelid or lower eyelid?
lower eyelid
Is the eyelid a bone?
yes the eyelid is a bone.
How can you hide a double eyelid with makeup?
In order to hide a double eyelid with makeup you actually have to use a combination of makeup and eyelid tape. You apply the eyelid tape to your eyelid and cover up and creases or lines with makeup.
What is Feline second eyelid called?
A nictitating membrane The nictitating membrane is the THIRD eyelid, the SECOND eyelid that you asked about is just that, the eyelid, just like in humans
What happens to your eyelid if your eye is missing?
your eyelid can cave in
What lines the eyelid?
The palpebral conjunctiva lines the eyelid
