> > In contrast even to a benign remodel, let me note what happens during the
> > metamorphosis of a frog.
An additional remodeling that occurs in the development of most tadpoles is the change from a vegetarian to a carnivore gut (relatively long to relatively short, etc.). Some species are able to make the change early, if algae is in short supply. In particular, certain species that breed in temporary ponds have tadpoles that are able to turn into cannibals if the pond is starting to dry up. This gives them an abundant supply of food so that they can grow fast and complete the tadpole stage before the pond dries up.
Dr. David Campbell
Old Seashells
University of Alabama
Biodiversity & Systematics
Dept. Biological Sciences
Box 870345
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0345 USA
bivalve@mail.davidson.alumlink.com
That is Uncle Joe, taken in the masonic regalia of a Grand Exalted Periwinkle of the Mystic Order of Whelks-P.G. Wodehouse, Romance at Droitgate Spa
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