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An earthworm can regenerate its head and its tail. An example is, if you go dig a earthworm out from the ground and chop it in half then its head will grow a new tail and the tail will grow a new head. Eventually there would be two earthworms. If you cut an earthworm into four piece's then after a few weeks or even months there would be four earthworms. So if you think that if you cut an earthworm you are killing it you are wrong. But if you cut an earthworm into too many piece's, example twelve then you will kill the worm, and after that there is no way to bring it back to life.

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How do worms escape their predators?

Worms can escape predators by burrowing into the soil or moving quickly to evade capture. Some worms release a slimy substance that makes them difficult for predators to grasp. Additionally, worms can regenerate if a predator manages to break off a piece of their body.


When I cut a worm in half how long does it take to regrow?

Contrary to popular belief, if you cut a worm in half, it will not regrow into two separate worms. The part with the head may survive and regenerate its tail, but the other part will likely die. It's not recommended to cut worms in half as it can cause harm to them.


Why are worms able to regrow their tails?

Worms are able to regrow their tails because they possess a high regenerative capacity, meaning they have the ability to regenerate lost body parts. This regenerative ability is due to the presence of specialized cells, called neoblasts, which are capable of dividing and differentiating into various cell types to rebuild the tail.


Does a worm grow back two heads when the first is cut off?

No, a worm does not grow back two heads when the first is cut off. While some species of worms, like planarians, can regenerate lost body parts, they typically do not produce two heads. Instead, a flatworm may regenerate a single head, and the regeneration process is complex and depends on the species and the circumstances of the injury. In most cases, if a worm is cut in half, it may regenerate the missing segments, but with only one head.


What animal has more lives than a cat?

The myth of cats having nine lives is not true. However, some animals like certain species of jellyfish and worms can regenerate or clone themselves, giving the appearance of multiple lives.

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Which worm does regenerate into two worms?

Planaria


If cut in half which worm could regenerate into two new worms?

Planarian worms have the ability to regenerate into two new worms if cut in half because of their amazing regenerative capabilities. Each half is able to regenerate the missing parts, resulting in two separate worms.


Could worms regenerate body parts?

No this is just a myth.


If we cut each of the followinmg worms in half which one would regenerate into two new worms?

If you cut a planarian worm in half, it has the ability to regenerate and develop into two new worms. Planarians possess remarkable regenerative capabilities due to their high concentration of pluripotent stem cells. In contrast, most other worms, such as earthworms, can regenerate certain segments but typically do not create two complete organisms from a single cut.


What kind of worm would regenerate in to tow new worms?

none that i know of


How do worms move both bits of body when there cut in half?

Worms are still alive when they are cut, so they can move. They regenerate their bodies.


Can worms mate with themselves?

Yes, Worms can because they are so bendy they are able to have sex by themselves


What factors allows organisms such as worms and plants to regenerate new individuals fragments of parent organisms?

totipotency of cells


What factor allows organisms such as worms and plants to regenerate new individuals from fragments of parent organism?

totipotency of cells


What factor allows organisms such as planarian worms and plant to regenerate new individuals from fragments of organisms?

totipotency of cells


What factor allows organism such as planarian worms and plants to regenerate new individuals from fragments of parents organisms?

totipotency of cells


What factor allows organisms such as planarians worms and plants to regenerate new individuals from fragments of parent organisms?

totipotency of cells