Development stages of a frog
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Stage 1
The fertilized eggs are called frog spawn.
Stage 2
Embryos are protected in a bag of jelly substance.
Stage 3
After a week, the eggs hatch into tadpoles which swim and breathe through gills.
Stage 4
At 7 to 10 days after the tadpole has hatched, it will begin to swim around and feed on algae.
Stage 5
By the 4th week, tadpoles can be fairly social creatures. Some even interact and school like fish.
Stage 6
After about 6 to 9 weeks, little tiny legs start to sprout. The head becomes more distinct and the body elongates.
Stage 7
After about 7 weeks, the hind legs begin to develop.
Stage 8
After about 9 weeks, the tadpole looks more like a small frog with a long tail.
Stage 9
The tail begins to absorb into the frog and the front limbs develop.
Stage 10
At 14 weeks the frog has reached adult status and can leave the water.