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Camels have specialized muscles that allow them to close their nostrils. This is an adaptation that to prevents them from inhaling sand.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoAs camels live in desert, they have nostrils that can open and close as to prevent sand entering in to there nose
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∙ 13y agoA camel's nostrils can close so it doesn't get sand up its nose.
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∙ 13y agoBecause when the sand blows they close them so no sand gets in thair nose.
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∙ 11y agoSo sand doesn't go in their nose during sand storms.
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How do Camels close there nostrils?
Same way you close your bum.
Do camels have nostrils which can open and close?
To prevent sand entering into their nose
Why do camels have slit like nostrils?
To prevent sand entering into their nose
Why do camels have long nostrils?
Camels are able to actually close their nostrils to protect against the desert sand.
Can a camels nostrils open and close?
Yes, in fact they can because it is so windy and sand blows every where that a camels nostrils were made so that sand could not go through their nostrils and into their respiratory system. Also, they can keep all the condensation from breathing andsend it back to their body liquids, and they end up saving a LOT more water than if they had let the condensation evaporate.
How do you camels stop the desert sand from getting in their mouth?
A camel is able to shut his nose whenever it wants but not for to long so as soon as it shuts its nose it will run until it has found a safe place, camels have to be quick as they need to breathe eventually.
How do camels keep sand out of their eyes?
Camels have really long natural eyelashes to catch and block sand from getting into them. They can also close their nostrils completely too, so if a sandstorm is really bad, the camel can keep sand out its nose too!
Do a turtles nostrils close?
No that is impossible, for a turtle doesn't even have nostrils.
What is the organs for breathing of camels?
Camels are mammals: as a rule, mammals possess a lung and respiratory system not unlike our own. In sandstorms or blowing sand they have the ability to close their nostrils. They time their breathing between the gusts of wind.Same as any other creature with lungs?
Are camels threatened?
Camels are NOT threatened. They are not even close. So, the answer is NO. Camels ARE NOTthreatened.
How do camels have hair lined nostrils?
To stop dust and wind blown sand getiing up there
How do giraffe's nostrils help them?
a giraffe's nostrils help them by when they close them they block out dirt and sand.
