They have thick fur.

Meaning: This sentence describes the physical characteristic of camels, which is having a thick coat of fur.

Choice of Words: A camel is a type of animal. Have means to possess or own something. Thick fur refers to the dense, insulating coat of hair that covers a camel's body.

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The animals possess dense pelage.

Meaning: This is a more scientific way of saying that the animals have a lot of thick fur covering their bodies.

Choice of Words: Animals is a more specific term for the creatures being described. Possess is a formal way of saying they have something. Dense means tightly packed together, and pelage is a scientific term for the fur or hair of an animal.

The creatures are covered in a luxurious coat of hair.

Meaning: This is a more descriptive way of saying that the animals have a lot of thick, soft fur covering their bodies.

Choice of Words: Creatures is a more general term for the animals being described. Covered means completely surrounded by something. Luxurious means very soft, rich, and comfortable, and coat refers to the outer layer of hair on an animal.

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