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Tadpole

usgb/ˈtædpəʊl/Volume
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Life Stage

A tadpole is a stage in the life cycle of amphibians, not a separate creature.

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In spring, you can often see tadpoles developing in ponds.
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Physical Change

Tadpoles undergo metamorphosis, meaning they change form as they grow into adult frogs or toads.

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The children were fascinated watching the tadpole sprout legs.
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Habitat Context

Tadpoles are aquatic, which means they live in water until they mature.

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We saw hundreds of tadpoles in the shallow waters of the lake.
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