MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK NATURE NOTES Vol. XIV December - 1936 No. 4 J-Mature frog. PLATE I A-Egg surrounded by gelatinous material. (x 2-1/2) I-Young frog with tail nearly absorbed. (x 2) B-Newly hatched tadpole. (x 10) H-Under skin removed fore legs dev. under gill cover (x 2-1/2) C-Eyes, nose and external gills well developed. (x 8) G-Later stage of development. (x 2) D-Underside showing mouth and start of gill cover. (x 6) F-Development of hind leg. (x 1-3/4) E-Beginning of hind leg. (x 2) (C.F.B.) Click to see a copy of the original page of this article (~100K)

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