Larval stages of frogs and toads are usually referred to as

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The larval stages of frogs and toads are commonly known as tadpoles, which refers specifically to the aquatic, gilled stage of development before metamorphosis into adult frogs or toads. Newts are a type of salamander, and while they also have a larval stage, they are not typically referred to as tadpoles. Neotenic refers to the retention of larval characteristics into adulthood, which is not directly related to the question. Amphipods are a type of crustacean and amniotes are a larger group of animals that includes reptiles, birds, and mammals, but not amphibians like frogs and toads.

Larval Stages of Frogs and Toads Are Usually Referred to as