Saturday, April 4, 2015

Punk Frogs Are First Known Vertebrate to Change Skin Texture


A new species of frog is the first known vertebrate able to change the texture of its own skin. The frogs, which live among mossy forests in Ecuador, sprout protrusions called tubercles to mimic their surroundings. When moved away from moss, the tubercles recede.


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