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Pictures - Development of Tadpoles from Eggs

by Lianne McLeod, DVM
for About.com

Frogs undergo a remarkable transformation from egg to tadpole to frog. When you think about the difference in form between a tadpole and a frog, this transformation (called metamorphosis) is quite astounding. Once of our readers, Kristie, has kindly consented to share photos of tadpoles she is raising so we can all see some of the stages along this transformation.

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  1. Frog EggsTadpole development - eggs
  2. Tadpole Development - EggsTadpole Development - Eggs part two
  3. Tadpole Development - EggsTadpole Development - Eggs part three
  4. Tadpole PhotoTadpole
  5. Tadpole to Frog Metamorphosis - Intermediate StageTadpole to Frog Metamorphosis Picture
  6. Tadpole to Frog Metamorphosis - Developing LegsTadpole to Frog Metamorphosis Picture
  7. Tadpole to Frog Metamorphosis - FrogTadpole to Frog Metamorphosis - Frog Picture
  8. Tadpole to Frog Metamorphosis - FrogTadpole to Frog Metamorphosis - Frog Picture
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