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Actually, I believe, they don't so much "lose" their tail as they have their tale recede. As a tadpole grows it grows it's legs, then the tail gets shorter and shorter till it is nonexistent.

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15y ago
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4mo ago

A fish may lose its tail due to injury, disease, or stress. Tail loss can impact a fish's ability to swim and feed properly, making it more vulnerable to predators and other challenges in its environment. It is important to address the underlying cause and provide appropriate care to help the fish recover.

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15y ago

As a tadpole develops into a frog or toad (depending on the type of tadpole), the tail is absorbed slowly by the body.

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15y ago

It develops lungs to take over from its gills and its tail shrinks in size as it develops legs until it eventually becomes a Frog/Toad. etc.

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12y ago

its tail is developed by being long and thin this is what makes it swim xx hope u find it useful

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7y ago

As the tadpole develops into a frog, the tail is 'absorbed' back into the body - as it will no longer be needed to propel the amphibian though the water.

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16y ago

it grows legs

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16y ago

Their tail is absorbed.

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14y ago

It may be getting fin rot

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