3 weeks before leaving water
1 day before leaving water
of living on land
Tail is completely absorbed
| This series of pictures shows an American Bullfrog tadpole, Lithobates catesbeianus, living in water, then after it leaves the water breathing air, gradually losing its tail and transforming into a juvenile frog with the body of an adult. | ||||
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| Tadpole with no legs 3 weeks before leaving water |
4 - legged Tadpole 1 day before leaving water |
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| Day 1 of living on land |
Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | |
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| Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 |
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| Day 9 Tail is completely absorbed |
Day 14 | Day 29 | Day 29 | |
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