If a starfish is cut into pieces, each piece grow into a complete animal. The process is called as
A
Regeneration
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B
Reproduction
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C
Healing of wounds
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D
Growth
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Solution
The correct option is A Regeneration Regeneration is defined as the reconstruction of external appendages and internal organs that got injured, which can be caused by self or can be external. Injury is rapidly followed by complete, successful re-growth of the lost parts. Regeneration is found in most starfish.