Question

Why do some people say that a pollywog and the tadpole are the same while some say they are different?

Answer 1

Polliwog and tadpole are different words for the same thing. Both words refer to the larval stage of both frogs and toads. Although experts can differentiate many tadpoles by species, all have gills, eyes, a tiny mouth, and a fin-like tail. ... Few tadpoles will survive to become adult frogs or toads.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The right answer is: there is no difference between pollywogs and tadpoles. Even tadpoles with legs developing are still tadpoles - or pollywogs. Once the arms develop and they take on a more frogly shape, they leave the tadpole state to become froglets.