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Monday 12 March 2018

Life in the fast flow: Tadpoles of new species rely on 'suction cups' to keep up

Life in the fast flow: Tadpoles of new species rely on 'suction cups' to keep up The young of two new species and a genus of frog found to inhabit Sumatra's rainforests have developed a unique ability to latch onto rocks in the fast-flowing rivers, using bellies crafted by evolution into 'suction cups'. Herpetologists use their remarkable discovery to highlight the unique biodiversity of the island, which is under imminent threat due to rampant habitat modification and deforestation. http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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