tadpole
noun
the aquatic larva or immature form of frogs and toads, especially after the development of the internal gills and before the appearance of the forelimbs and the resorption of the tail.
tadpoles
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pluralof tadpole.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Young amphibians are largely protected because tadpoles and larvae lack the keratin rich skin that Bd feeds on.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
That's not what we would expect to see in amphibians, whose metamorphosis from tadpoles into adults includes much more dramatic rearranging and development of organs and limbs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Beneath a floating canopy of lily pads in Cedar Lake, Canada, a swarm of western toad tadpoles glided gracefully through the water.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2024
Within four to twelve weeks after hatching, these little tadpoles begin their transformation into toads, with only about 1% making it to adulthood.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2024
The water was like light chocolate, and sometimes there were even tadpoles in it, but it poured out in a strong, cheerful gush—the German pump was a wonder.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
