Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet : V+ `- J$ M1 c- p3 H. o5.39.217.76By Wil Longbottom5.39.217.76) e5 X1 v4 G0 o6 w& C
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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.% K$ {! r& H( E. m. k# b6 V6 ]
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.5.39.217.76 @& M0 B; y5 E/ j; Y2 @$ s6 `) i
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Scientists discovered four new species - called Brookesia micra - on a small islet just off the main island.公仔箱論壇0 R; d. a% Q/ y
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Tiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar ' J8 P K: A* t/ P0 ? 9 D: Y) S1 S0 \. B4 M! L( [8 @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。This particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet. 9 D( U0 X4 Z) H0 K2 k/ e2 ETed Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.5.39.217.76) ~/ c- x: o5 n
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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.' + |+ B3 @ E4 e1 U3 m6 X; Q5.39.217.760 c) r% b1 ]; H5 K / J) Y' w) i; L+ G/ G+ J/ Htvb now,tvbnow,bttvbA real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet# S. M- B( A6 s I1 w) u
% U! Q. p! t# z0 |+ @2 P" @ * W' u0 u( f# x+ b& k1 DHard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascar ! y8 v, ^0 c. R+ L K* X7 i ' B: p V8 s* \# ]公仔箱論壇The new additions to the chameleon species are only found in an area just a few square miles in size. 0 c |4 l* s% Atvb now,tvbnow,bttvb) E) M1 c( w9 J- Z0 d6 e
Experts believe they may be especially sensitive to habitat destruction.
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