Question 35
Would a Planaria cut vertically into two halves regenerate into two individuals? Complete Figure D and E by indicating the regenerated regions.

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Yes, a Planaria cut vertically into two halves, regenerate into two individuals. Planaria can be cut into pieces and each piece can regenerate into a complete organism.The shaded part in the figures D and E represents the regenerated halves.

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Question 35 Would a Planaria cut vertically into two halves regenerate into two individuals? Complete Figure D and E by indicating the regenerated regions.

Yes, a Planaria cut vertically into two halves, regenerate into two individuals. Planaria can be cut into pieces and each piece can regenerate into a complete organism.The shaded part in the figures D and E represents the regenerated halves.

Question 35
Would a Planaria cut vertically into two halves regenerate into two individuals? Complete Figure D and E by indicating the regenerated regions.