Tadpole. Tadpole of the common frog (Rana temporaria). This tadpole is at the two leg stage (eight weeks) of development. Its hind legs are fully form

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Tadpole. Tadpole of the common frog (Rana temporaria). This tadpole is at the two leg stage (eight weeks) of development. Its hind legs are fully formed. Its fore legs are also formed but remain under a membrane covering the body. Its diet also changes from plant to meat at this stage.

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Photo credit: © DR KEITH WHEELER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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