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Amphibian development in the wood frog (Rana sylvatica)

Amphibian development in the wood frog (Rana sylvatica)
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Description: Wood frogs are found across Canada. (a) Amphibian eggs are laid in gelatinous masses in water. (b) The eggs develop into tadpoles, aquatic herbivores that have a fishlike tail and breathe through gills. (c) During metamorphosis, the tadpole loses its gills and tail and develops limbs and lungs.
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Keywords: Amphibian  development  wood  frog  Rana sylvatica 
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