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How is the camel able to withstand desert condition ?

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i. The camel is able to use water efficiently and effective for evaporative cooling through their skin and respiratory system.
ii. They excrete highly concentrated urine and can also withstand dehydration up to `25%` of the body weight.
iii. The hoofs and hump are also suitable adaptations for surival in this also suitable adatptations for survival in this dry sandy environment.
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