LIFE CYCLE OF A FROG

The life cycle of a frog is a little different with the other animals. This animal undergoes a unique life cycle, which often called as metamorphosis.

The first phase of the frog metamorphosis is “the egg”. The frog lies its egg in the water or wet place. This egg will be protected by a jellylike covering.

The next phase of the metamorphosis is called tadpoles. After 21 days, the egg will hatch, and it becomes tadpole. The tadpoles grow until they are big enough to break free into the water.  This can take from 3 days to 3 weeks, depending on what kind of frog they will become. 

Tadpoles soon will change into a young frog. Over time, the tadpole becomes even more froglike.  They have shed their skin and lips. Its mouth widens, and it loses its horny jaws. The tail becomes much smaller, and the legs grow. The lungs are almost functioning at this point.

The final phase of the metamorphosis is adult frog. Eleven weeks after the egg was laid, a fully developed frog with lungs, legs, and no tail emerges from the water. This frog will live mostly on land, with occasional swims.

The tiny frogs begin to eat insects and worms.  Eventually, it will find a mate. The way this is done varies depending on the species. The female lays the eggs, the male fertilizes them, and the whole process begins again.

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