9 Amazing Animals With Transparent Bodies

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1. Glass Frog:

Glass frog is native to Central and South America. This tiny frog has a translucent skin on its belly which makes it heart, liver, and digestive system visible from underneath.

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2. Glasswing Butterfly:

This butterfly, found in Central America have wings that are so transparent that they look like floating glass. This feature of glasswing butterfly helps it blend perfectly into its surroundings and evade predators.

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3. Glass Octopus:

Glass octopus is found in the deep ocean and is a rarely seen cephalopod. This creature has nearly visible tissue, with only its optic nerve, eyes, and digestive tract clearly visible.

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4. Juvenile Surgeonfish:

Some baby fish species, like surgeonfish, are completely transparent when young. This allows them to avoid predators in open water before developing vibrant adult colours.

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5. Comb Jelly:

This shimmering and transparent jelly-like animal reflects rainbow light as it moves. Comb jelly is ofen confused with jellyfish, but is actually a separate group with no stinging tentacles.

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6. Ghost Shrimp:

Transparent shrimp or ghost shrimp have nearly invisible bodies and are hard to spot. They have a clear shell that makes them experts at hiding in sandy or muddy habitats.

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7. Glass Catfish:

Glass catfish is a freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. It's an aquarium favourite and has a see-hrough body where bones and internal organs are clearly visible.

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8. Immortal Jellyfish:

Immortal jellyfish is famed for its ability to reverse ageing. This jellyfish is transparent, making it early invisible and incredibly mysterious to marine researchers.

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9. Sea Angel:

Sea angel is a marine creature that's a type of slug. It glides through cold water with wing-like appendages and an almost completely transparent, ethereal body.

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