Question

Describe the process of retrogressive metamorphosis in tadpoles larva of herdmania.

Answer 1

Retrogressive Metamorphosis in Herdmania. The tadpole larva of Herdmania is only 1-2 mm long when it hatches out of the egg. It does not feed and hence has only 3 hours of survival during which it has to swim about in search of a suitable substratum for attachment.