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

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Chrislhardin · Answer 1 · 2018-05-18T15:16:43+0000

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.

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

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