Frog species sprout claws on demand
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 05:28
in Biology & Nature
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At least 11 species of African frogs carry a built-in concealed weapon -- they can sprout claws on demand to fight off attackers, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
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