Fun fact: when we breathe out, we lose water (vapour) from the air in our lungs. In their quest to avoid unnecessary water losses, the specialised nose of the camel can absorb some of the water vapour in the air that they're breathing out https://t.co/E5vLY1WLOV https://t.co/NzDtqrj3pM
Desaturation of exhaled air in camels.
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The discussions show enthusiasm and curiosity, exemplified by comments like 'wonderful evolutionary adaptations' and references to the water-saving nasal features, using positive words and a tone of amazement that underscore the perceived importance and fascination with the research.
Most discussions recognize and support the scientific findings about camel adaptations to conserve water, showing general agreement with the publication's conclusions.
Posts demonstrate high interest by sharing fascinating facts and detailed observations, reflecting curiosity about camel physiology.
The comments include references to specific adaptations, such as water absorption and brain cooling, indicating a moderate depth of engagement.
Overall, the discussions highlight the significance of these adaptations, but they don't suggest a shift in broader scientific or public opinion.
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- Camels reduce water loss from their respiratory system by cooling exhaled air and removing water vapor, especially during dehydration in desert conditions.
- During the day, exhaled air is fully saturated at body temperature, but at night, it cools and becomes less humid, which helps save water.
- The cooling is due to heat exchange in the nasal passages, and desaturation relies on the hygroscopic (water-absorbing) properties of nasal tissues that exchange water vapor with inhaled and exhaled air.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyAlways entertaining, but this new True Facts about camels is absolutely fascinating. Some wonderful evolutionary adaptations I never knew about. Brain cooling system, for instance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc0ZCqLUjSo #TrueFacts #Science #Camel #ZeFrank #Video
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Fun fact: when we breathe out, we lose water (vapour) from the air in our lungs. In their quest to avoid unnecessary water losses, the specialised nose of the camel can absorb some of the water vapour in the air that they're breathing out https://t.co/E5vLY1WLOV https://t.co/NzDtqrj3pM
Always entertaining, but this new True Facts about camels is absolutely fascinating. Some wonderful evolutionary adaptations I never knew about. Brain cooling system, for instance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc0ZCqLUjSo #TrueFacts #Science #Camel #ZeFrank #Video
どちらもSchmidt-Nielsen博士の研究があるなぁとは認識してるのですがちょっとしっかり勉強してからまた。本Camel noseもまだ手に入れてないですし。ラクダの論文はこちら。Schmidt-Nielsen, K.+(1981). Desaturation of exhaled air in camels. https://t.co/2vf6uiLVcg