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Linckia Sea star
Linckia Sea star [Linckia laevigata]
 
Linckia Sea star
[Linckia laevigata]
The Linckia sea star is one species that is known to reproduce by intentionally breaking off one of its arms. The arm regenerates an entire body! This is called autotomy.
Location: Kosrae Micronesia, Atlantic
Image ID: 000354

 

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