Why do some species evolve to miniaturize?
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This article was first published on Big Think in February 2021. It was updated in May 2023.
This article was first published on Big Think in February 2021. It was updated in May 2023.
The island rule hypothesizes that species shrink or supersize to fill insular niches not available to them on the mainland.
A tiny chameleon with exceptionally large male genitals may be the world's smallest reptile.
O menor réptil do mundo cabe na ponta do seu dedo. Um macho adulto da espécie Brookesia nana mede nada mais do que 1,35 centímetr…
Camouflage is a valuable trait for both predator and prey, but it can be a bit of a pain in the butt for field biologists…
Teeny tiny creatures Just because something is small doesn't mean it isn't a big deal.
Das "Brookesia micra" ist nur bis zu 16 Millimeter lang. Im Unterschied zu ihren großen Artgenossen können die kleinen Chamäleons…
One of the world's tiniest lizards has been discovered by keen-eyed researchers in Madagascar.