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Froglet


young frog that has just completed its metamorphosis from a tadpole and left the pond.
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metamorphosis


a profound change in form from one life stage to the next e.g. a tadpole developing into a frog.
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Amphibian


cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Amphibia, comprising frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and caecilians. Typically the larvae are aquatic (dependent on water) and breathe using gills whereas the adu [..]
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Amplexus


the mating embrace of frogs and toads where the smaller male clasps on to the larger female ‘piggy back’ style.
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Anuran


Amphibians without tails (i.e. frogs and toads).
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ARG


Amphibian and Reptile Group (county-based group of experts and enthusiasts).
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Caudata


amphibians with tails (e.g. newts).
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Croaks


email news bulletins from Froglife (also the noise made by frogs and toads).
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Daphnia


water fleas (common food for tadpoles).
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EFT


the young of newts;  usually describes newts that have just completed their metamorphosis from tadpoles and have left the water.
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