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Why do camels have nucleated red blood cells?

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Camel's Red Blood Cell The red blood cells in camel are oval instead of round (see picture on the left). Due to the oval shape, their blood cells are able to expand to 240% of its original volume, whereas the red blood cells of other animals can only expand up to 150% (National Geographic, 2014). read more

Quick Answer. Camels have nucleated red blood cells because the cells help continue blood flow during times when water is scarce. The blood cells can significantly expand during rehydration. read more

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