The animal that can regenerate its lost body parts to a remarkable extent is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The animal that can regenerate its lost body parts to a remarkable extent is:
A. Hydra
B. Cockroach
C. Frog
D. Earthworm
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Hydra, a freshwater cnidarian, has extraordinary regenerative ability; even small fragments can regenerate a complete organism. This is due to its high proportion of stem cells. Planarians also show remarkable regeneration. Earthworms can regenerate some posterior segments, but not as extensively as Hydra or Planaria.

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