Sunday, 3 February 2013

Agalychnis callidrya

Three-day-old embryos of red-eyed treefrog species Agalychnis callidryas. These embryos have external gills that protrude toward the surface of their eggs, where oxygen is most concentrated. This adaptation allows for high metabolic rates and accelerated development. 

Credit: Karen M. Warkentin, Boston University

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