All the following facts about camels make them adapt to long periods of drought in hot deserts, except:
A. Camels do not sweat until the external temperature rises to about 41°C, which is much higher than for most mammals.
B. Camels can survive a loss of upto 40 for per cent of their body water; for most mammals this limit is 20 per cent.
C. The camel’s thick fur insulates its body against high temperatures thereby reducing water loss.
D. Camels can drink as much as 1/3 of their body weight in ten minutes, which other mammals cannot.
Answer:C
All the following facts about camels make them adapt to long periods of drought in hot deserts, except:
A. Camels do not sweat until the external temperature rises to about 41°C, which is much higher than for most mammals. B. Camels can survive a loss of upto 40 for per cent of their body water; for most mammals this limit is 20 per cent. C. The camel’s thick fur insulates its body against high temperatures thereby reducing water loss. D. Camels can drink as much as 1/3 of their body weight in ten minutes, which other mammals cannot.