Which of the following organisms show 'true regeneration'?
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Correct answer: Planaria
Planaria (flatworms) possess a high capacity for true regeneration, where a fragmented organism regenerates the lost parts of its body and becomes a new individual. Lizards only show partial regeneration of the tail.
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