"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message ...
"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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Mr. Picky says no - at the time they are legless tadpoles they are not
amphibians; try and get one to survive out of water if you are feeling
mean
and merciless :-)

You want picky? I got picky! Tadpoles are not amphibious, but they
sure as daylight are amphibians.

Mike.
It's a fair cop, guvnor, you got me bang to rights.
I'll come quietly.
It should have, in fact, read 'amphibiOUS'. :-)

I realised that, but blame the company I keep: life over on
alt.usage.english makes a man kinda mean!

Mike.