Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet
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8 U5 [8 f: \' J% x, j公仔箱論壇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.
& R5 c5 j, w* u; d) `tvb 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.
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Scientists discovered four new species - called Brookesia micra - on a small islet just off the main island.
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[8 e- G& L3 G" `公仔箱論壇Tiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar
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This particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet.! B" Y# [+ M; \7 I& d# Q% w4 C- A
Ted Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.公仔箱論壇: N0 \; U, j: f) ^& A. o/ a
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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.'
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6 Y9 _& f3 [5 M$ XA real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet) v- B7 Q; n1 H0 d- G2 M7 T9 J$ L
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/ A% J; B1 |& A. t# f6 S4 ?3 e' Ftvb now,tvbnow,bttvbHard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascar
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The new additions to the chameleon species are only found in an area just a few square miles in size.: J& a. I# O8 H8 T, J+ y
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Experts believe they may be especially sensitive to habitat destruction. |
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