Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) nose and skull, artwork. The area highlighted in red on the camel's skull is where mucous membranes in the nose

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Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) nose and skull, artwork. The area highlighted in red on the camel's skull is where mucous membranes in the nose allow condensing of water from air breathed out by the camel. This technique to reduce water loss is an adaptation to the camel's desert habitat.

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Size: 5244px × 3361px
Photo credit: © MIKKEL JUUL JENSEN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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