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Planarian (Noun)

Meaning

Free-swimming mostly freshwater flatworms; popular in laboratory studies for the ability to regenerate lost parts.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The planarian has the unique ability to regenerate its head, tail, and even its brain, making it a popular subject in scientific research.
  • The biologist carefully extracted a sample of the planarian population from the lake for further laboratory study.
  • One of the most fascinating features of planarians is their capability to regenerate their bodies after amputation, which has garnered significant attention in the scientific community.
  • The team of researchers used planarians as model organisms to investigate the mechanisms behind tissue regeneration and cellular repair.
  • The freshwater lake was teeming with planarians, which were then collected and transported to the laboratory for experimentation and analysis.

Synonyms

  • Planaria

Hypernyms

  • Platyhelminth
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