Evolution
Over time, all animals evolve by changing traits, some faster than others. Organisms adapt when a change in allele frequency occurs. Any trait that an organism has evolved to help it survive is an adaptation. Organisms exist with different versions of each trait. Some of these traits aid the animal in survival, while others worsen their own chances of staying alive. Then, the helpful traits are passed on to the next generation, and the allele frequency increases. Evolution mainly consists of mutation, genetic drift, migration, and natural section.
Frogs have evolved less over time than most other vertebrates because they are amphibians. Like the first fish, amphibians are born underwater and develop gills to breathe before they undergo metamorphosis, which gives them the characteristics needed to survive on land. The first 4-legged fish to walk on land were tetrapods, similar to the modern-day amphibians, yet still not interchangeable. Adapt to living on land, amphibians continue to have slimy skin with no scales, but their skin now protects the animals from harmful UV rays (ones that could not penetrate water). Amphibians' skins has also evolved to aid their gas exchange process by being permeable enough for oxygen to enter the body through the skin.
The Granular Glass frog has evolved mostly the same ways as any other frog, however, specifically, it has also adapted ways of camouflaging into its environment. The frog's tiny body and transparent skin allow it to be less visible to prey and will therefore aid in the frog's survival.
Frogs have evolved less over time than most other vertebrates because they are amphibians. Like the first fish, amphibians are born underwater and develop gills to breathe before they undergo metamorphosis, which gives them the characteristics needed to survive on land. The first 4-legged fish to walk on land were tetrapods, similar to the modern-day amphibians, yet still not interchangeable. Adapt to living on land, amphibians continue to have slimy skin with no scales, but their skin now protects the animals from harmful UV rays (ones that could not penetrate water). Amphibians' skins has also evolved to aid their gas exchange process by being permeable enough for oxygen to enter the body through the skin.
The Granular Glass frog has evolved mostly the same ways as any other frog, however, specifically, it has also adapted ways of camouflaging into its environment. The frog's tiny body and transparent skin allow it to be less visible to prey and will therefore aid in the frog's survival.
Special Adaptations
The frog has a green, transparent abdomen with intestines covered by a white membrane. Their unique skin acts as an effective form of camouflage.
Glass frogs have green bones, aiding in their camouflage.
Glass frogs have yellow suction pads on their toes to stick to objects.
Glass frogs have a unique binocular vision due to their unusual forward facing eyes.
Glass frogs have green bones, aiding in their camouflage.
Glass frogs have yellow suction pads on their toes to stick to objects.
Glass frogs have a unique binocular vision due to their unusual forward facing eyes.