How do starfish regenerate lost limbs?
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Starfish regenerate lost limbs through a process called regeneration, which involves specialised cells that divide and grow to replace the missing part. Some species can even regenerate an entire body from a single arm, provided the central disc remains intact. This adaptation helps them recover from injury or predation. Regeneration is a slow process, often taking months to complete, but it significantly enhances their survival in the wild.