Camel Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering camel biological adaptations, dietary habits, physical traits, and role in desert trade.

Camel Water Storage Location

Body fluids, which store water and enable camels to go for days without access to water.

Camel Body Water Loss Tolerance

The ability to lose up to $30\,\text{percent}$ of body water with no ill effect, whereas most mammals die after losing $15\,\text{percent}$.

Camel Water Intake Rate

The ability of a camel to drink twenty-six to forty gallons of water in about $10\,\text{minutes}$.

Cud

Food that a camel swallows after brief chewing, regurgitates, and chews again later.

Camel Hump Function

Structures that store energy-rich fat to provide nourishment as needed, rather than storing water.

Camel Mouth and Lip Adaptations

Tough lips and mouth that allow camels to eat thorns and branches without injury.

Camel Teeth Adaptation

Sharp teeth that enable camels to feed on various tough materials, including skin and bones.

Camel Sandstorm Adaptations

Long eyelashes and nostrils that can be closed during sandstorms to protect against blown sand.

Camel Liquid Survival Duration

The capacity of camels to store enough liquid to survive five to seven days without water.

Creation Mandate

The mandate to subdue the earth, which God enabled man to carry out in the hostile Sahara environment through the use of camels.

Sahara Trade Routes Role

The vital function of camels in hauling goods over long distances through arid regions where water is scarce.

Camel Temperature Tolerance

The ability of camels to withstand the extreme temperature changes found in desert environments.