Question

define the term metamorphosis list the changes that a tadpole undergoes to develop into a frog

Answer 1

The drastic changes from larva to adult are called metamorphosis.

The changes that a tadpole undergoes to develop into a frog are:

1. Eggs

2. Embryo

3. External gills develop for breathing.

4. The tadpole's tail keeps growing.

5. It's hindlegs develop.

6. Front legs appear.

7. Tail becomes shorter.

8. It changes into 'young frog' or 'froglet'.

9. It finally becomes an adult frog.