Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet: z, b( |2 m) [% l: A
By Wil Longbottom
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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.
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Scientists discovered four new species - called Brookesia micra - on a small islet just off the main island.) K3 m* X$ G+ j4 P/ `: o% `
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Tiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar9 M: |# B) Y, w( Q' U+ l p: k' v
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Ted Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb5 t4 X! ~; X" \5 Z( P9 `( [
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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 a6 L L0 c8 ~1 Q+ w( }
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/ n3 d9 I1 n/ y( b% \( DTVBNOW 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。Hard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascar
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- n# y. p$ e6 q! b" i) d5.39.217.76The 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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