Article 53X2B Why glass frogs have see-through skin becomes clear in study

Why glass frogs have see-through skin becomes clear in study

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Nicola Davis
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While colour of body changes little, legs are more translucent to help amphibians to blend in

The mystery of why glass frogs have see-through skin has been solved, scientists say: the unusual feature is a type of camouflage.

Glass frogs are found in tropical Central and South America, and get their name from their skin.

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