Frogs That Burrow Underground Have Unusual Anatomy (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

Frogs That Burrow Underground Have Unusual Anatomy

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The unconventional features found in forward burrowers can include small eyes and pointy noses, as seen in this Hemisus peretti, and skin hues can range from bright orange to caper-colored.

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Gregory Jongsma

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