Glassfrogs conceal blood in their liver to maintain transparency
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at Duke University discovered that glassfrogs store nearly 90% of their circulating red blood cells in their liver when they want to be transparent. This helps them blend in with their surroundings and avoid predation during the day.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Glassfrogs hide red blood cells in their liver to become transparent Duke University · Dec 22, 2022 · first to report
- Glassfrogs “hide” blood in their liver while sleeping to stay transparent American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Dec 22, 2022
- Glassfrogs achieve transparency by packing red blood cells into mirror-coated liver American Museum of Natural History · Dec 22, 2022