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   tadpole

   /ˈtadpəʊl/

   noun

   • 1. the tailed aquatic larva of an amphibian (frog, toad, newt, or salamander), breathing through gills and lacking legs until the later stages of its development.

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Old Englishtāda ‘toad’ + poll (probably because the tadpole seems to consist of a large head and a tail in its early development stage).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TadpoleTadpole - Wikipedia

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   A tadpole or polliwog (also spelled pollywog) is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic , though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial .

3. www.britannica.com › science › tadpoleTadpole | Definition, Gills, & Facts | Britannica

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   Learn about tadpole, the aquatic larval stage of frogs and toads, with short oval bodies, broad tails, and internal gills. Find out how tadpoles feed, grow, and transform into adult amphibians.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTADPOLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A tadpole is a small, black creature with a large head and long tail that lives in water and develops into a frog or toad. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of tadpole with examples and translations in different languages.

5. www.youtube.com › watchAll about tadpoles - YouTube

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   Tadpoles are the aquatic larval life stage of frogs. Watch this short animation to discover the amazing biology and ecology of tadpoles and learn how to iden...

   • Video Duration: 6 min
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   • Author: Melbourne Water

6. study.com › academy › lessonDefinition, Development & Life Cycle - Lesson - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Learn what a tadpole is and how it changes from an egg to a frog in seven stages. Find out how long each stage takes and what behaviors tadpoles exhibit during metamorphosis.

   • There are seven main stages in tadpole development. These include (1) eggs, (2) hatching, (3) free swimming, (4) teeth, (5) legs, (6) froglet, and...
   • The length of time it takes for a tadpole to develop into a frog depends on the species, but on average it is about 14 weeks.
   • For a tadpole to turn into a frog it must undergo the seven main stages in tadpole development. While this timeline varies between species, on aver...

7. www.wonderopolis.org › wonder › what-is-a-tadpoleWhat Is a Tadpole? - Wonderopolis

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   Jan 14, 2013 · What is a tadpole? What are some common tadpole nicknames? How long does it take for a tadpole to transform into a frog?

8. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › TadpoleTadpole - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   A tadpole is the larva of a frog that lives in water and breathes through gills. Learn about its movement, food, metamorphosis and different species of tadpoles.