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Which one is not a case of epimorphosis ?

A

Replacement of limb in Salmander

B

Formation of sperms for small clump of cells

C

Replecement of severed arm of Star Fish

D

Regeneration of tail by lizard

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The correct Answer is:
B
Epimorphosis
Replacement of lost body part is called epimorphosis (epimorphic regeneration).
eg.,,1. Replacement of limb/tail in Salamander
2. Replacement of severed arms of star fish
3. Regeneration of tail by wall lizard after autotomy (self-ampulation of part of body)
4. Sea cucumber (Holothuria) throws off its internal viscere (eviscertion). It regenerates its intestine.
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