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It is a vestigial trait of evolution. Their ancestors had spots as adults, much like the present day leopard. However, the lion evolved to not need their spots. However, the genetic code that gives them spots is still there, it is not overridden until adulthood.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoSome frogs have spots so that they are able to camouflage with their surroundings. Other frogs have spots to scare predators or to warn predators that they are poisonous.
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∙ 15y agosome animals are born with them.. others develope them over time. it is said that some animals have them to ward off predators.
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What is a frogs chromatophore?
a frog's chromatophore are the colored spots located on its back.
What codon controls eye color skin color spots on frogs?
6 for skin, 3 for eyes, 1 for spots
Do poisonous frogs have red spots?
They are called Fire Bellied Toads and no they are a common pet but frogs are going extinct.U have to feed them live crickets.
What is the difference between African Clawed frogs and regular frogs?
Basicly African clawed frogs are bigger and have tiny claws and regular frogs are just frogs i suppose.
Do frogs eat carrots Do frogs eat lettuce?
frogs are not herbivores. so, no.
What are the spots on the frogs called?
chromatophores
A study of a population of 1,200 frogs revealed that 12 out of every 180 frogs in the population have spots on their back. Based on the results of this study, how many frogs in the population do NOT have spots on their back?
1198
What do leopard frogs look like?
they are green and have black spots
What is a frogs chromatophore?
a frog's chromatophore are the colored spots located on its back.
What codon controls eye color skin color spots on frogs?
6 for skin, 3 for eyes, 1 for spots
Do poisonous frogs have red spots?
They are called Fire Bellied Toads and no they are a common pet but frogs are going extinct.U have to feed them live crickets.
What colour are woodland tree frogs?
woodland tree frogs brown with a black pach around there eyes and some times black spots and lines. by Tyson
What is the difference between frogs and tree frogs?
you can tell if you find one on a tree and it is camoflaged in the tree so you might not see one.
Are girl leopard frogs brown and boy leopard frogs green?
The background color behind the black spots ranges from a bright grass green, to a dull tan or brown depending on species.
What color is the dorsal of frog?
The color of the frogs dorsal side is not consistent. This is because many different frogs are many different colors.
What climate do frogs live in?
Frogs live in wet or rainy climates such as ponds and rainforest's. There are the standard frogs that live in rivers, ponds, and lakes, and there is poison dart frogs that live in rainforest's. Poison dart frogs can be many colors such as blue, red, yellow, and bright green. standard frogs that we see everyday (other than the winter "they hibernate") are dark green with sometimes brown spots.
Where do frogs like to go when it is hot outside?
Frogs are amphibians. This means that they need to be somewhere nice and wet. When it is hot outside, they like to find some water, like a pond or river. If there isn't one nearby, they can hide in cool, wet spots like under your house or under the leaves in the forest. Still most frogs like to sunbathe, but need water or moist places nearby to prevent dehydration.
