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Give examples of metamorphosis.

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Give examples of metamorphosis.

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Frogs and insects are examples of organisms showing metamorphosis. The life cycle of a frog has three distinct stages:

Life cycle of a frog

The tadpole that emerges from the egg contains gills, a tail, and a small circular mouth. They can swim freely in water. The tadpole grows and involves abrupt changes in its structure and develops into a mature frog. A tadpole’s metamorphosis begins with the development of limbs, lung development, and finally the absorption of the tail by the body.

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Chapter 6: Reproduction in Animals - Exercises [Page 76]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 8
Chapter 6 Reproduction in Animals
Exercises | Q 8. (ii) | Page 76
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