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Suriname toads’ star-shaped toes help them detect potential prey
Science Magazine reports that a new study found the toes act somewhat like tactile eyeballs, helping the toads size up prey.
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Science Magazine reports that a new study identifies the Suriname toad’s star-shaped toes as highly tuned sensory organs. They function somewhat like tactile eyeballs, helping the toad detect and size up potential prey without seeing it.
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