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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 long does it take for planaria to regenerate?
It takes about two weeks for a planarian to regenerate.
What factor allows organisms such as planarian worms and worms and plants to regenerate?
A factor called totipotency is attributed to the cells of such organisms. This trait allows any cell in the organism to create any and every type of cell necessary for the organism's function, unlike in most creatures where cells only create more cells of its type.
Can crocodiles regenerate?
No, unlike smaller reptiles and amphibians, crocodilians do not have the ability to regenerate lost limbs. I would assume they rarely ever need to though, not many things are able to take on crocodiles, especially the Nile and Estuarine varieties.
A water worm is a worm?
It depends on your definition of 'worm'. Earth worms and water worms both belong to the Phylum Annelid, if all Annelids are worms then water worms are worms.
How does an animal reproduce by regeneration?
Some reptiles can regenerate. Lizards have been known to regrow tails, arms, and legs.
Which worm does regenerate into two worms?
Planaria
Could worms regenerate body parts?
No this is just a myth.
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.
If cut in half which worm could regenerate into two new worms?
i believe it is the Planaria Worm.
Can worms mate with themselves?
Yes, Worms can because they are so bendy they are able to have sex by themselves
What factor allows organisms such as worms and plants to regenerate new individuals from fragments of parent organism?
totipotency of cells
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 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
What happens if a worm's skin dries out?
If a worm's skin dries out, the worm would die. They take in oxygen through their bodies so it will dry out easily. This is why they thrive in dark, moist(wet) places. I would suggest that when you handle worms for an experiment or something, ALWAYS keep the worms moist with water. If you are planing to regenerate the worms, check with a zoologist before doing this because not all worms can regenerate. You can probably find them in a phone book or online. I really hope this helps!!!
