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Researchers Discover How Starfish Cut Ties with Their Limbs
Researchers Discover How Starfish Cut Ties with Their Limbs
A neuropeptide helps starfish shed their arms to escape predators, providing clues about the mechanisms regulating self-amputation.
A neuropeptide helps starfish shed their arms to escape predators, providing clues about the mechanisms regulating self-amputation.
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Starfish in the Deep Sea Can See
Abby Olena, PhD | Feb 6, 2018 | 3 min read
A study of 13 starfish species reveals that even animals that live at depths where sunlight doesn’t reach have functioning eyes.