starfish shed one or more of their limbs to flee their hunters. The severed, writhing body part distracts the attacker, allowing the starfish to glide away. Over time, the starfish can even regenerate ...

The healing powers of the primitive not only act as a defence mechanism, they also help them stay alive and ahead when it ...

Like many other echinoderms, brittle stars can regenerate their limbs following amputation. 7 “The brittle star can regenerate the arm in just a month, which is very, very fast,” said Parey. In ...

Starfish, or sea stars ... celebrated for their extensive regenerative abilities. They can regenerate not only limbs but also complex internal structures. Limbs: Salamanders can regrow entire ...

Sea spiders can regrow body parts after amputation and not just limbs, according to a study released on Monday that may pave the way for further scientific research into regeneration.

Nature showcases diverse nervous systems beyond a single command center. Several animals, including octopuses, leeches, and ...