Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tadpole
Noun
ˈtædˌpoʊl
Definition
A tadpole is the larval stage of a frog or toad, typically characterized by a swimming form with a tail and gills.
Examples
- The pond was full of tadpoles swimming together.
- As the tadpole grows, it will begin to develop legs.
- We observed the tadpole change into a frog over a few weeks.
Meaning
Tadpoles are the juvenile form of amphibians, specifically frogs and toads. They start life in water and undergo a process called metamorphosis to become adult frogs or toads.
Synonyms
- Larva
- Froglet
