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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mustafa Javid Qadri

Glass frogs become transparent by hiding red blood cells in their livers, scientists discover

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Amphibians like glass frogs become see-through whilst sleeping - and now scientists have discovered how.

The creatures hide 90 per cent of their red blood cells in their liver, which is mirror-coated, so their eyes, bones and internal organs become all that is visible.

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