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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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
In another tank, tadpoles are swirling around using simple swimming motions.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 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
That’s why Elwell, Odell and Chaves don’t keep fish in their ponds; they don’t want hungry fish to gobble up frog eggs or tiny tadpoles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024
The wind, thunder, and lightning stopped but it was still raining tadpoles and crawdads.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
