New Glass Frog Species in Ecuador Named After Olympic Champion Neisi Dajomes
Scientists discovered a new species of glass frog in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the first Ecuadorian woman to win Olympic gold. Dajomes won her medal in weightlifting.
Scientists have found a new type of glass frog in Ecuador and gave it a special name to honor their country's Olympic hero.
The researchers named the frog after Neisi Dajomes, who made history as the first Ecuadorian woman to win Olympic gold when she took first place in weightlifting. Glass frogs get their name because their skin is transparent, letting you see their organs inside.
Ecuador sits in South America along the equator and has some of the world's most diverse wildlife. The country is home to the Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos Islands, where Charles Darwin studied evolution.
National Geographic reports that scientists are finding multiple new glass frog species in Ecuador. They use genetic testing to prove the frogs are truly different species, even when they look almost the same to the human eye.
The discovery adds to Ecuador's long list of unique animals and shows scientists are still finding new species in the country's forests.
This discovery shows Ecuador's rich wildlife is still being explored, with new species found regularly. Glass frogs are special because their skin is see-through, making them important for science research.
Scientists will continue studying Ecuador's glass frogs and likely publish detailed research about this new species.
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