Tadpoles
Barry Clarke
What is a tadpole? Put simply it is the larval stage of an amphibian, usually of a frog or toad. The apparent simplicity of their shape - a blob-like head and tail - masks a very complex anatomical structure that changes rapidly during development. Museum zoologist Barry Clarke takes us on a fascinating survey of the world's tadpoles - looking at how they survive and how they make the radical leap into fully grown frogs.
- Presented by: Barry Clarke
- Date: 27 September 2003
- Duration: 35:54
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