Correct sentence: A saiga's trunk-like nose warms and filters the air.
Why this is better (easy steps):strong>
- Trunk-like nose — we say "trunk-like" to mean the nose looks like an elephant's trunk. "Trunk-nose" sounds odd.
- The air — adding "the" makes the sentence sound natural: it means the air around the saiga.
- Warms and filters — these verbs are correct. They tell what the nose does: it warms (makes the cold air warmer) and filters (catches dust).
Example: An elephant also has a trunk-like nose that helps it pick things up and breathe.
Nice sentence — great job noticing how the saiga's nose works!