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Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet$ T( D2 m) \) r3 ?8 k# B
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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.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。) o; d2 k9 \* R8 ] o, C
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.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb0 T8 j- z, J# X5 m
A2 P7 T' U; O9 t/ T* o5 |5.39.217.76Scientists discovered four new species - called Brookesia micra - on a small islet just off the main island. + ]7 \2 g) |$ m, ]3 _: I9 E公仔箱論壇9 V$ ], {$ o' E & M' Y8 r3 c3 N* O) BTiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar公仔箱論壇! C% T) q+ T& a0 S+ r6 q( G# F9 y
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This particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet. / o P: J: h$ u: ^9 `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。Ted Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb! z1 R: K2 _4 [: r) S- ?& 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.'5.39.217.769 P5 x U( A" l# V) Q
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A real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet7 U- u# R# f3 I; ~
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Hard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascartvb now,tvbnow,bttvb6 G( E4 Z6 Q, _5 y, w
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The new additions to the chameleon species are only found in an area just a few square miles in size. - _, W" r* ~( @: Y5.39.217.76 ) E: ~+ v: ?$ K$ k4 v* w+ gtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbExperts believe they may be especially sensitive to habitat destruction.
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