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Pond-dweller bit European (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tadpole

'pond-dweller' is the definition.
(a tadpole might live in a pond)

'bit european' is the wordplay.
'bit' becomes 'tad' (both can mean a small amount).
'european' becomes 'pole' (Pole is an example).
'tad'+'pole'='TADPOLE'

(Other definitions for tadpole that I've seen before include "Young amphibian" , "being hatched in a puddle?" , "youngster" , "Young frog" , "Immature amphibian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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