Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet
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' ~% q+ t7 M( E7 |) k5 M% Ctvb now,tvbnow,bttvbHis species is renowned for its ability to blend in, but this tiny critter is even better than most as the world's smallest chameleon.公仔箱論壇$ t, m. u0 o( x
Balanced on the tip of a scientist's fingernail in Madagascar, the-three centimetre reptile is no bigger than the flies that form his average-sized cousin's lunch.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。, x1 T) b8 I1 e" y: l" ^0 \
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Scientists discovered four new species - called Brookesia micra - on a small islet just off the main island.5 L8 f: m. ~( h
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% \- L7 [7 i& m0 ~5 Gtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbTiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar
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) `: W- U! H7 }- i) a1 o0 YThis particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。1 t8 D u* o% a' e/ w3 Z: e, q
Ted Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.
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; v- Q: k$ b0 {; y: GHe said: 'Their size suggests that chameleons might have evolved in Madagascar from small and inconspicuous ancestors, quite unlike the larger and more colourful chameleons most familiar to us today.'
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A real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet8 {2 j& ~) a0 C* _. d F7 {5 M
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Hard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascar
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Experts believe they may be especially sensitive to habitat destruction. |
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