Tadpoles feeding on pond weed. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad. They are usually

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Tadpoles feeding on pond weed. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad. They are usually wholly aquatic although some species have tadpoles that are terrestrial.

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