Tadpole
Tadpole
A tadpole or polliwog (also spelled pollywog) 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. (Wikipedia)
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mercury level more commonly associated with June or July, according to
CBC's climate dashboard which takes data from Environment Canada and
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 203 PM PST Wed Feb 4 2026
THU E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds. THU NIGHT E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 16 seconds.
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