Tadpole

Tadpole

A tadpole or polliwog is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found in adult amphibians, such as a lateral line, gills and swimming tails. As they undergo metamorphosis, they start to develop functional lungs for breathing air, and the diet of tadpoles changes drastically.

Tadpole (band)

Tadpole is a New Zealand rock band from Auckland. The band formed in June 1994 by guitarist Taisia Huckle and drummer Mareea Paterson. The band broke apart in late 2006 after numerous changes to the line-up. Tadpole reformed with past members Chris Yong, Dean Lawton, Shannon Brown, and DJ Kritikl in March 2024.

tadpole

Noun

1. A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.
2. The aquatic larva of any amphibian.