Froglet: meaning, definitions and examples

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froglet

 

[ ˈfrɒɡlɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young amphibian

A froglet is a juvenile frog that has recently undergone metamorphosis from a tadpole to its adult form. It typically retains some juvenile characteristics while developing into a fully mature frog. Froglets are often found in environments near water bodies where they can continue to thrive and develop.

Examples of usage

  • The pond was filled with froglets during the warm summer months.
  • The biology class observed the growth of froglets from tadpoles.
  • Froglets are an important food source for birds and other predators.
  • Many froglets begin to venture onto land shortly after metamorphosis.

Translations

Translations of the word "froglet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 girino

🇮🇳 टड्‌डी का बच्चा

🇩🇪 Kaulquappe

🇮🇩 berudu

🇺🇦 жабеня

🇵🇱 kijanka

🇯🇵 オタマジャクシ

🇫🇷 têtard

🇪🇸 renacuajo

🇹🇷 kurbağa yavrusu

🇰🇷 올챙이

🇸🇦 ضفدع صغير

🇨🇿 skokan

🇸🇰 žabíča

🇨🇳 蝌蚪

🇸🇮 žabec

🇮🇸 froskur

🇰🇿 бұлғын

🇬🇪 ჭაობში

🇦🇿 qurbağa balası

🇲🇽 renacuajo

Etymology

The term 'froglet' is derived from the combination of 'frog', which comes from Old English 'frogg', and the suffix '-let', which is used to indicate something smaller or lesser in size. 'Frog' itself has Proto-Germanic roots, and it is believed that the word has been used for centuries to describe various species of amphibians. The suffix '-let' often conveys a diminutive form, indicating that a froglet represents a younger or smaller stage in the life cycle of a frog. Froglets are particularly significant in biological studies focused on amphibian development, as they provide insight into the effects of environmental changes on juvenile amphibians.