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Tadpoles

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Description:

A tadpole (also called a pollywog) is the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad. They are usually wholly aquatic, though some species have tadpoles that are terrestrial. When first hatched from the egg they have a more or less globular body, a laterally compressed tail and internal or external gills. As they grow they undergo metamorphosis, during which process they grow limbs, develop lungs and reabsorb the tail. Most tadpoles are herbivorous and during metamorphosis the mouth and internal organs are rearranged to prepare for an adult carnivorous lifestyle.

Habitat:

In many ponds.

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Rayong Wittayakom School
Spotted by a stud ent at Rayong Wittayakom School

ระยอง, จังหวัดระยอง, Thailand

Spotted on Jul 25, 2017
Submitted on Jul 25, 2017

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