MOLECULAR ADAPTATIONS

Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

How tiny frogs change their muscles to jump from water to land

Microhyla fissipes starts life as a tadpole swimming in water with a long tail for movement. When it transforms into an adult frog, its tail disappears and strong hind legs take over for jumping on land. Scientists wanted to understand how this tiny frog rebuilds its muscles during this big change.

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