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First Lungless Frog Discovered

Started by mjschindler · 8 months ago

Researchers have confirmed the first case of complete lunglessness in a frog, according to a report in the April 8th issue of Current Biology. The aquatic frog Barbourula kalimantanensis apparently gets all the oxygen it needs through its skin.
Previously known from only two specimens, two ... Continue reading »

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  • John Pounders

    1 year ago

    What a freak! Can the frog get oxygen from water?
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  • mjschindler

    1 year ago

    Aw, the poor frog doesn't want to be called a freak! ;)

    I read that it breathes through its skin. Many frogs partially breathe through their skin (I think that's one way they stay under water for long periods of time) but this one evolved the ability to read entirely through its skin.

    Fascinating, yes?

    -Kitty Mowmow
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