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
Southern Darwin's frog tadpoles grow up inside the vocal sacs of their fathers and are 'born' through their mouths as froglets.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2025
In another tank, tadpoles are swirling around using simple swimming motions.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024
A snapshot of wriggling toad tadpoles has earned Shane Gross the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2024
Sharks, far bigger than any great white from my world, trailed behind it, looking like tadpoles in comparison.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
