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How does the transparent eyelids of camels help it to survive in a desert?
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∙ 13y ago
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.
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What did desert caravans depend on?
Desert caravans depend on camels
The fleets of the desert were?
Caravans of camels!
What animals do you chiefly associate with desert?
Reptiles, camels and raptors.
What are the types of organisms that live in the desert?
There are cacti, camels, roadrunners, meerkats, a few spiders, the Texas Horned Lizard, ostriches, caracals and the Sonoran Desert Toad as a few organisms that live there. All of them have some kind of adaptation that allows them to survive in the arid and often sweltering climate.
How camels are adapted to desert?
They are adapted in a number of ways like being able to close their nostrils from sand. There feet are also specially designed to stop them from sinking into the sand. My favourite one is that they store water in their humps therefore can survive a short time without fluid.
What animals survive in desert?
camels
What is unusual about a camel's eyelids?
A camels eyes are special because of its eyelashes, it helps to sweep away the sand or dust as it lives in the desert.
Why do camels have insulated bodies?
As camels live in the desert, they need a lot of water to survive. Camels have insulated bodies so as to store water and survive the hot weather in the desert
What relation do camels have to Asian deserts?
camels are found in the desert and have adaptations to survive droughts.
Why do camels have 3 eyelids?
- The camels' eyes are specially protected by three eyelids on each eye, this helps protect from howling winds which can gust sand into their eyes, the extra eyelids help protect against the blazing sun, and stops them from going blind.
What animals can survive in a desert?
Mice, camels, snakes, birds, and lizards.
A long row of camels in the desert is called a?
Camels are called a ship of the desert because of their ability to survive in the desert climate and also the speed they have when walking. A row of camels crossing the Sahara Desert, carrying trading goods, supplies, etc. is known as a caravan.
How do people survive to desert climate?
They survive by wearing right clothes and using cars, camels etc.
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.
Why do camels have hump on its back?
Hump is to store water and food. camels can survive on desert relying on energy being converted from water and food.
How are camels able to survive in the desert?
For one thing, their humps hold energy. They can also survive without water for two weeks!
How do camels and cactus live in the deserts?
Camels drink lots of water and then can go without days with it. They feed on the desert grasses and cacti that live in the desert. The cacti and grass can survive, because of a waxy mixture on them, and when it does rain, they savour the water like camels. They are also the type of plant that is adjusted to live in the desert.
