Starfish can regrow their entire bodies from one arm
Starfish exhibit remarkable regeneration, regrowing entire bodies from a single arm, a vital survival adaptation that fascinates scientists and aids ecosystem balance.
Starfish, also known as sea stars, possess an extraordinary ability: some species can regenerate a complete body from just a single arm. This incredible feat occurs if the severed arm includes a small part of the central disc, which contains vital organs. Within weeks, a new disc forms, followed by additional arms, potentially creating a new individual in months.
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