The severed, writhing body part distracts the attacker, allowing the starfish to glide away. Over time, the starfish can even regenerate the lost limb, returning to their usual life after a brush with ...

sea urchins and starfish. Prior research has shown that many species of brittle stars are capable of reproducing by splitting off parts of their body, both of which then regenerate, resulting in ...

Starfish, or sea stars, are marine animals renowned for their impressive ability to regenerate lost arms. In some cases, a single severed arm can even develop into an entirely new starfish.