pond tadpole

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In frog and toad: From tadpole to adult
The tadpoles of the pond breeders characteristically have rather large bodies and deep caudal (tail) fins, which in some have a terminal extension, as do the familiar swordtail fishes (Xiphophorus). The mouth is relatively small, either at the end of the snout or on the underside, and usually contains…
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