What Are the Unique Characteristics of the Newly Discovered Vertebrates?

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In summary, the LeafTail Gecko has a unique appearance with its head and tail looking similar, but they are actually two separate animals connected in the middle. Its hind legs are stronger and thicker than its front legs, which may confuse predators. A new species of dolphin was recently discovered and geckos have a unique survival strategy with their elbows and knees being opposite from each other. This may be related to their use of pushing and pulling for power and precision.
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The LeafTail Gecko

http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/public/groups/everyone/documents/media_release/284852.3.jpg

Cape Melville Shade skink

http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/public/groups/everyone/documents/media_release/284852.4.jpg

The Blotched Boulder frog

http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/public/groups/everyone/documents/media_release/284852.5.jpg

http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/news/current/JCU_130192
 
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I can't make head or tail of the gecko!
 
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My bet is head is on the left. Hind legs are typically stronger, and those on the right look thicker.

Other than that it looks just like two animals linked in the middle.
 
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survival strategy

Gecko has developed a beatiful estrategy of confussing depredators in their attack, they surely attack the most prominent extreme, that seems the head, but is the tail.
Beatiful creature, even the elbows and knees are apparently the opposite.
 
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All geckos have elbows and knees oriented opposite, as far as I know.

addendum:

oversimplified speculation: I think the idea is that you use pushing for power and pulling for precision, so the front are set up to emphasize pulling and the rear are setup to emphasize pushing.
 
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What are the three new vertebrates that were found?

The three new vertebrates that were found are the pygmy elephant, giant squid, and blue-ringed octopus.

Where were these new vertebrates discovered?

The pygmy elephant was found in the rainforests of Borneo, the giant squid was discovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, and the blue-ringed octopus was found in the Great Barrier Reef.

What makes these new vertebrates unique?

The pygmy elephant is the smallest known species of elephant, the giant squid is one of the largest invertebrates, and the blue-ringed octopus has a toxin that makes it one of the most venomous marine animals.

How were these new vertebrates identified?

The pygmy elephant and giant squid were identified through physical characteristics and DNA analysis, while the blue-ringed octopus was identified through DNA analysis and studying its behavior.

What impact do these new vertebrates have on the ecosystem?

These new vertebrates can provide valuable insights into their respective ecosystems and potentially lead to new discoveries and advancements in science. They can also help researchers better understand the balance and interactions within these environments.

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