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Why can a camel survive in desert for a long period of time without drinking too much?
because camels store water in their stomach
Where do camels store there water?
Camels do not store water. The idea that camels store water in their humps was a zoological hoax. Camels actually convert the water into fat, which is stored in their humps and metabolised if they need water.
Does humps on a camel store water?
No. Camels do not store water in their hump. The hump is used to store fat.
Why can some animals live without water?
I don't believe there is any animal that can live without water...but some animals, for instance, the camel, can store water, or can last without water for a long period of time.
Can you use the word whose in reference to an animal?
Certainly: "The camel, whose humps store fat, can survive for long periods of time without water."
What animal stores food and water?
Chipmunks and squirrels both store food and water for the winter time. Both of these animals make sure they have enough food and enough water to endure the long, cold winter
What animal has long legs for waving in the water?
a water skater
Adaptation of one desert plant and animal?
PLANT- Cactus- ability to store water over long periods of time ANIMAL-Camel- has the ability to close its nostrils and has 3 eyelids to prevent sand from entering
What animal can go really long without this very important thing And what is this thing?
i think a camel and without water because they can store water in their humps for over a few weeks maybe a month... so a camel and water Another animal that can survive without water is the Australian desert rat, which can survive up to four years
What is the significance of humps?
The hump stores fat and excess calories it can be used when there is shortage of food. According to the common rumor that it stores water it is not so water is stored in a sort of a sack its 4 chambered stomach it use this water.
What will happen when animal cells are in fresh water for a long time?
When animal cells are in fresh water for a long time cytolosis occurs and red blood cells explode.
What is an example of a animal that has a store of fat to survive when food and water are scarce?
A camel does through a process of fat metabolization,enabling them to survive long periods without much food or water, allowing them to adapt to their desert surroundings.
