Aug 3, 2024, 08:55 PM IST

Animals that can regrow body parts

Shweta Singh

Can regenerate entire limbs, spinal cord, heart, and other organs. Known as the "Mexican walking fish," it regenerates limbs perfectly.

Axolotl

Can regenerate arms, and sometimes an entire body from a single arm. Each arm contains part of its central nervous system.

Starfish

Can regenerate limbs, tail, jaw, and parts of the heart and brain. They use a unique stem cell process for regeneration.

Salamanders

Can regenerate any body part, even from small fragments. If cut in half, they can form two complete organisms.

Planarians

Can regenerate lost claws and legs. The new limb grows back during the molting process.

Crabs

Can regenerate heart muscle, spinal cord, fins, and other tissues. They are studied for insights into human healing.

Zebrafish

Can regenerate internal organs like intestines and respiratory trees. They expel and regrow these organs as a defense.

Sea Cucumbers

Can regenerate their tails. The new tail is usually not identical but serves functional purposes.

Lizards