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MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK NATURE NOTES
Vol. XIV December - 1936 No. 4


Life Story of the Frog

mature frog
J-Mature frog.
PLATE I



egg
A-Egg surrounded by gelatinous material. (x 2-1/2)
young frog
I-Young frog with tail nearly absorbed. (x 2)
tadpole
B-Newly hatched tadpole. (x 10)
tadpole
H-Under skin removed fore legs dev. under gill cover (x 2-1/2)
tadpole
C-Eyes, nose and external gills well developed. (x 8)
tadpole
G-Later stage of development. (x 2)
tadpole
D-Underside showing mouth and start of gill cover. (x 6)
tadpole
F-Development of hind leg. (x 1-3/4)
tadpole
E-Beginning of hind leg. (x 2)

(C.F.B.)

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