Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet5.39.217.76/ {, p/ f/ A$ ^- \8 V! h+ n' u
By Wil Longbottom
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His species is renowned for its ability to blend in, but this tiny critter is even better than most as the world's smallest chameleon.
$ p% I0 V$ F9 vtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbBalanced 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.5.39.217.76' t, t# n4 n o! j4 h* s
) ?, ~6 N' | l4 x( V/ R5.39.217.76Scientists discovered four new species - called Brookesia micra - on a small islet just off the main island.
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7 k8 \; A2 u# R' ?; A! X! e公仔箱論壇Tiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar5.39.217.76) F# H& x3 `9 M& J4 ^% d4 p# d
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This particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb; T2 r9 ]5 p* t& H
Ted Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.
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& j* e- E4 g0 x: |7 R3 k/ CHe 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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7 c; y, G& i4 W4 G3 g8 E- m9 k5.39.217.76A real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet
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Hard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascar
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2 v2 n) @$ h9 Q( x, J5.39.217.76The new additions to the chameleon species are only found in an area just a few square miles in size.
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