Why might a desert animal have longer loops of henle than an aquatic one?

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Well to reabsorbed most of the water from the urine so that only small amount can be excreted. Desert animals need their water

Nookie1986 [14]3 years ago

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<span>Kidneys of desert animals have longer loops of Henle to make the animals' urine as concentrated as possible and limit the amount of water and salt they loose. This helps desert animals live for long periods of time on minimal amounts of water.</span>

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