Frog and Toad Life Cycle

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What is another name for tadpoles?

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Pollywogs

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What do tadpoles look like?

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Tiny fish

Front

What changes occur during metamorphosis in frogs and toads?

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Their gills become lungs, they grow legs, and their tails are absorbed into their bodies.

Front

How do adult frogs compare to tadpoles?

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Adult frogs have little resemblance to the tadpoles they once were.

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What is the origin of the word 'tadpole'?

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It comes from roots meaning 'toad' and 'head.'