Question

Based on cellular mechanisms there are two major types of regeneration found in the animals. which one of the following is the correct example of the type mentioned [AIIMS 2005]
A) Morphallaxis - Regeneration of two transversely cut equal pieces of a Hydra into two small Hydras.
B) Epimorphosis - Regeneration of old and dead erythrocytes by the new ones.
C) Morphallaxis - Healing up of a wound in the skin.
D) Epimorphosis - Regeneration of curshed and filtered out pieces of a planaria into as many new planarians.

Answer 1

A) Morphallaxis

Morphallaxis is the regeneration of specific tissue in a variety of organisms due to loss or death of the existing tissue.

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