Amphibians: Tadpoles - School Shop

A tadpole (also called a pollywog) is the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad. They are usually wholly aquatic, though some species have tadpoles that are terrestrial. As a tadpole matures, it most commonly metamorphosizes by gradually growing limbs. During the final stages of external metamorphosis, the tadpole's mouth changes from a small, enclosed mouth at the front of the head to a large mouth the same width as the head. Scientific Name N/A Common Name(s) Pollywog Family N/A