Tuesday, June 25, 2019

This photograph shows a Pacific tree frog infected by parasites from the genus Rebeiroia. They can cause extra limbs - or no limbs - to grow. This typically makes them easier prey for birds which completes the parasites life cycle.

This photograph shows a Pacific tree frog infected by parasites from the genus Rebeiroia. They can cause extra limbs - or no limbs - to grow. This typically makes them easier prey for birds which completes the parasites life cycle.

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