Tadpole
A tadpole (also called a pollywog or porwigle in British English) is the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad. They are usually wholly aquatic, though some species have tadpoles that are terrestrial. When first hatched from the egg they have a more or less globular body, a laterally compressed tail and internal or external gills. As they grow they undergo metamorphosis, during which process they grow limbs, develop lungs and reabsorb the tail. Most tadpoles are herbivorous and during metamorphosis the mouth and internal organs are rearranged to prepare for an adult carnivorous lifestyle.
Having no hard parts, it might be expected that fossil tadpoles would not exist. However, traces of biofilms have been preserved and fossil tadpoles have been found dating back to the Miocene. Tadpoles are eaten in some parts of the world and are mentioned in folk tales and used as a symbol in ancient Egyptian numerals.
Etymology
The name "tadpole" is from Middle English taddepol, made up of the elements tadde, "toad", and pol, "head" (modern English "poll"). Similarly, "polliwog" is from Middle English polwygle, made up of the same pol, "head" and wiglen, "to wiggle".
Tadpole (band)
Tadpole was a New Zealand rock band from Auckland fronted by female vocalist Renée Brennan. The band formed in June, 1994, and, after numerous line-up changes, disbanded in late 2006.
Before 2000
Between the band's beginning and 1999, Tadpole went through so many line-up changes that there soon ended up being no original members left in the band. At one point, Tadpole was almost a girl band as there were three female members.
However, vocalist Renée Brennan and drummer/manager Dean Lawton have been stable members of the band since the late 1990s, just prior to their New Zealand rise to fame.
During that time, the singles "Blind" (Radio release only, 1998), "For Me" (single release, 1999) and "Backdoor" (also a single release, 1999), were released.
They said their song "Backdoor" was "about our struggle thus far to make it in the New Zealand music industry, and the initial frustration of trying to get our music played on radio, TV - or anywhere really. The 'backdoor' part came about because we felt we were never going to be accepted by the student radio stations, we'd just have to come in through the back door somehow. And yes - for those who want to know, the metaphor of anal sex is intended. I liken our struggle to getting buggered over, and over, and over again. In a very loving and tongue in cheek way."
Tadpole (disambiguation)
A tadpole is the aquatic larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian.
Tadpole(s) may also refer to:
In entertainment:
- Tadpole (album), an album by Tadpole
See also
Podcasts:
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ALBUMS
- Tadpole released: 2006
- The Medusa released: 2002
- The Buddhafinger released: 2000
Died: 2006-06-24
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Always Be Mine
by: TadpoleIm sorry if I told you
That theres nothing left here for you
And Im sorry when I told you
That I do not love you its not true
Its not true, I love you
And Im sorry if I sold you
An ideal youd not bought into
And Im sorry if I hold you
Responsible for every little thing
Its not true, its not you
Its not true, and I still love you
Would you eat your words if I ate mine
Regret I ever was unkind
I just wanted some more of your time
And I wish you would always be mine, always be mine.
Im sorry if I left you
To make a point Ive risked all that weve been
And Im sorry I expect you
To be the one to break the ice between
Its not you, I love you
Its not you, you know I still love you
Wont you tell me that you love me
Wont you tell me that you need me
Wont you tell me you still want me
Wont you tell me anything. Anything at all
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