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It helps them to keep their balance in shifting sands.
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∙ 11y agoThose features help them walk across desert sands.
So that they are able to walk across sand without sinking in.
The width also helps spread the heat of the sand across a larger area of the hoof.
To walk on sand
so they have a bigger surface area to handle their weight and the objects that are put on it to carry - so they don't sink into the sand
To spread their weight out over the sand, which helps to prevent them from sinking in to it. Camels are adapted to walk long distances in deserts, hence, they have evolved to form large, broad, flat feet. More surface area means less pressure exerted on that surface, and vice-versa as the pressure is distributed on a large area.
because it would give less pressure on the sand which prevents it from sinking
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∙ 13y agoThe camel has large feet because the larger the surface area of the base of an object or being the lower the pressure being put on the ground. If the camel had small feet then there would be high pressure on the small bases of its feet and the sand particles could therefore not spread out to hold the weight and would be crammed in a smaller spot, creating movement which allows the camel to sink whereas with large feet the resistance of the sand is enough to push back on the camel with the same amount of force as it is pushing down, enabling it to stand without sinking.
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∙ 9y agoCamels have big feet for a few important reasons. Namely, their feet are large so that they can successfully walk across sandy terrain. Also, their feet are large so that they can sturdily support their body weight.
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∙ 15y agoThere are pads on the bottom which spread out when stepped on, stopping the camel from sinking into the sand.
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∙ 15y agoIt helps them to keep their balance in shifting sands.
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∙ 9y agoThe camel has large flat feet to help support its weight.
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∙ 12y agobecause they want to because it helps them breath
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∙ 15y agothis i
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Why camel broad flat leather pads?
to store water
Why are the camel's wide feet a good adaptation for living in the desert?
The reason why wide feet are a good adaptation for living in the desert is because you do not sink in to the sand as you would if you have thinner feet. Camels have wide feet that help them stay on top of the sand making travel easier and more efficient. The camel's feet are good for the desert because their feet are flat so they don't sink in the sand and that means they can move faster.
Why can camels run in desert easily?
Camels have broad, flat, leathery pads with two toes on each foot. When the camel places its foot on the ground the pads spread, preventing the foot from sinking into the sand. When walking, the camel moves both feet on one side of its body, then both feet on the other. This gait suggests the rolling motion of a boat, explaining the camel's "ship of the desert" nickname.
Why can a camel walk on easily on sand but not a horse?
Look at the difference of their feet. A camels hooves are more flat and wide to give them traction on sand where a horses hooves are more rounded and dig in easier for grip on gravel and grass
How does the large paddled feet of a camel help it?
To spread their weight out over the sand, which helps to prevent them from sinking in to it. Camels are adapted to walk long distances in deserts, hence, they have evolved to form large, broad, flat feet. More surface area means less pressure exerted on that surface, and vice-versa as the pressure is distributed on a large area.
What does a pladapus look like?
A Platypus is covered with brown fur on its body and broad flat tail. It has a duck like beak and webbed feet.
What is a broad flat land?
A plain
Which animals have broad and sharp teeth in the front and broad flat teeth inside?
Herbivores have broad and sharp teeth in the front to break (tear) the food and a broad flat teeth on its back side for grinding the food.
What is broad and flat?
It is a very common leaf that where ever you go, you could probably find one. Like its title, it is broad and flat.
Broad mountain flat top?
broard moutain with flat tops
How are camels suited for a desert life?
One reason their suited for desert life because camels have broad,flat, leathery pads on their feet son their feet don't go through the sand.
What is broad and flat leave?
It is a very common leaf that where ever you go, you could probably find one. Like its title, it is broad and flat.
