Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet公仔箱論壇* l$ i' g% ~ C6 u4 T; M: p
By Wil Longbottom
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6 B" a- F! e7 t" z9 H/ V7 J* Gtvb 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.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。, {% H, W0 _3 s8 Z$ O8 w
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。+ I, C' u9 S, ~" l3 N: P" ~
% e, @; r* n% x# |公仔箱論壇Scientists discovered four new species - called Brookesia micra - on a small islet just off the main island.
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Tiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar$ O- Z2 u. @) t! i
7 G. F: |1 V6 }; K9 R+ Y/ b2 @* h" V/ SThis particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet.
; u+ }, c" m U- u. aTVBNOW 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。Ted Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.
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He 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.'8 K ?$ d2 m' z% k3 x" a
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A real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet
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( Y1 B+ _+ p% hHard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on MadagascarTVBNOW 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。! d* P( {6 c! e. Y5 G
& ^1 }* O" m+ F( J" a. X- N5.39.217.76The new additions to the chameleon species are only found in an area just a few square miles in size.
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Experts believe they may be especially sensitive to habitat destruction. |
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